Eugène Renevier

Swiss geologist (1831-1906)
Person human Q116809
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Summary

Eugène Renevier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lausanne[2]. He was born on March 26, 1831[3]. He died in Lausanne[4]. He died on May 4, 1906[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and pedagogue[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Renevier's place of birth was Lausanne[2].
  • Eugène Renevier's place of birth was Switzerland[10].
  • Eugène Renevier passed away in Lausanne[4].
  • Eugène Renevier was born on March 26, 1831[3].
  • Eugène Renevier died on May 4, 1906[5].
  • Eugène Renevier held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Eugène Renevier worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Eugène Renevier's professions included geologist[7].
  • Eugène Renevier worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Eugène Renevier's field of work was geology[12].
  • Eugène Renevier held the position of professor[13].
  • Eugène Renevier held the position of curator[14].
  • Eugène Renevier held the position of rector[15].
  • Eugène Renevier held the position of director[16].
  • Among Eugène Renevier's employers was University of Lausanne[17].
  • Eugène Renevier was educated at University of Geneva[18].
  • Eugène Renevier was educated at University of Paris[19].
  • Eugène Renevier received the honorary degree[20].
  • Eugène Renevier received the honorary degree[21].
  • Eugène Renevier was a member of Société Académique Vaudoise[22].
  • Eugène Renevier's religion is recorded as reformed[23].
  • Eugène Renevier is recorded as male[24].
  • Eugène Renevier's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Eugène Renevier supervised Maurice Lugeon as a doctoral student[26].
  • Eugène Renevier's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Renevier[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lausanne[2], a Municipality of Switzerland[28], in Switzerland[29] and Switzerland[10], a state[30], in Switzerland[31], founded in 1291[32]. Eugène Renevier was born on March 26, 1831[3].

Education

Educated at University of Geneva[18], a public research university[33], in Switzerland[34], founded in 1559[35], headquartered in Geneva[36] and University of Paris[19], a former entity[37], in France[38], founded in 1150[39], headquartered in Paris[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and pedagogue[8]. Eugène Renevier's field of work was geology[12]. Among his employers was University of Lausanne[17]. Positions held include professor[13], a title of authority[41]; curator[14], a profession[42]; rector[15], an elective office[43]; and director[16], a profession[44]. He supervised Maurice Lugeon as a doctoral student[26].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary degree[20], an award[45].

Personal Life

Eugène Renevier's religion is recorded as reformed[23].

Death and Burial

Eugène Renevier died on May 4, 1906[5]. He passed away in Lausanne[4].

Why It Matters

Eugène Renevier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

His notable doctoral advisees include Maurice Lugeon[48], a geologist[49], 1870–1953[50], of Switzerland[51], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[52], specialised in geology[53].

FAQs

Where was Eugène Renevier born?

Eugène Renevier's place of birth was Lausanne[2].

Where did Eugène Renevier die?

Eugène Renevier passed away in Lausanne[4].

What did Eugène Renevier do for work?

Eugène Renevier worked as paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and pedagogue[8].

Where did Eugène Renevier go to school?

Eugène Renevier was educated at University of Geneva[18] and University of Paris[19].

What awards did Eugène Renevier receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[20] and honorary degree[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  23. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Lausanne, Switzerland
    Educated at → University of Geneva, University of Paris
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