Alfred Grandidier

French naturalist and explorer (1836–1921)
Person human Q727876
Alfred Grandidier
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Alfred Grandidier

Summary

Alfred Grandidier is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on December 20, 1836[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on September 13, 1921[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], entomologist[7], ornithologist[8], botanist[9], and zoologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Grandidier was born in Paris[2].
  • Alfred Grandidier died in Paris[4].
  • Alfred Grandidier was born on December 20, 1836[3].
  • Alfred Grandidier was born on September 20, 1836[12].
  • Alfred Grandidier died on September 13, 1921[5].
  • A child of Alfred Grandidier was Guillaume Grandidier[13].
  • Alfred Grandidier held citizenship in France[14].
  • Alfred Grandidier worked as an explorer[6].
  • Alfred Grandidier worked as an entomologist[7].
  • Alfred Grandidier worked as an ornithologist[8].
  • Alfred Grandidier's professions included botanist[9].
  • Alfred Grandidier's professions included zoologist[10].
  • Alfred Grandidier's professions included geographer[15].
  • Alfred Grandidier's field of work was natural history[16].
  • Alfred Grandidier received the Founder’s Medal[17].
  • Alfred Grandidier received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[18].
  • Alfred Grandidier received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Alfred Grandidier was a member of French Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Alfred Grandidier was a member of Ligue de la Patrie Française‏[21].
  • Alfred Grandidier is recorded as male[22].
  • Alfred Grandidier's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alfred Grandidier's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Grandidier[24].
  • Alfred Grandidier's family name is recorded as Grandidier[25].
  • Alfred Grandidier's given name is recorded as Alfred[26].
  • Alfred Grandidier's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alfred Grandidier[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Grandidier's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 20, 1836[3] and September 20, 1836[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], entomologist[7], ornithologist[8], botanist[9], zoologist[10], and geographer[15]. Alfred Grandidier's field of work was natural history[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Founder’s Medal[17], a science award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1831[30]; Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[18], a science award[31], in France[32], founded in 1829[33]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Personal Life

A child of Alfred Grandidier was Guillaume Grandidier[13].

Death and Burial

Alfred Grandidier died on September 13, 1921[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfred Grandidier include grandidierite[36], a mineral species[37] and Grandidier Channel[38], a strait[39].

Why It Matters

Alfred Grandidier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include grandidierite[36], a mineral species[37] and Grandidier Channel[38], a strait[39].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Grandidier born?

Alfred Grandidier's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Alfred Grandidier die?

Alfred Grandidier died in Paris[4].

What did Alfred Grandidier do for work?

Alfred Grandidier worked as explorer[6], entomologist[7], ornithologist[8], botanist[9], and zoologist[10].

What awards did Alfred Grandidier receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal[17], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[18], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alfred
    Place of birth Paris
    Described by source Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +1
    Occupation explorer, entomologist, ornithologist +3
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