Fernand de Montessus de Ballore

French soldier and seismologist
Person human Q3069395
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Summary

Fernand de Montessus de Ballore was born on June 19, 1851[1], in Dompierre-sous-Sanvignes[2]. He died on January 31, 1923[3], in Santiago[4]. He worked as a seismologist[5], author[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], and geologist[9]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Philippe Bernard de Montessus de Ballore[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Educated at: École polytechnique[13]
  • Award received: Q141455606[14]
  • Member of: Romanian Academy[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family: Bernard de Montessus[17]
  • Noble title: count[18]
  • Commons category: Fernand de Montessus de Ballore[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: commanding officer[20]
  • Family name: de Montessus[21], de Ballore[22]
  • Given name: Fernand[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
  • Name in native language: Fernand de Montessus de Ballore[25]
  • Sibling: Robert de Montessus de Ballore[26]
  • Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[27]

FAQs

Where was Fernand de Montessus de Ballore born?

Fernand de Montessus de Ballore's place of birth was Dompierre-sous-Sanvignes[2].

Where did Fernand de Montessus de Ballore die?

Fernand de Montessus de Ballore passed away in Santiago[4].

Who were Fernand de Montessus de Ballore's parents?

Fernand de Montessus de Ballore's father was Philippe Bernard de Montessus de Ballore[11].

What did Fernand de Montessus de Ballore do for work?

Fernand de Montessus de Ballore worked as a seismologist[5], author[6], military personnel[7], soldier[8], and geologist[9].

Where did Fernand de Montessus de Ballore go to school?

Fernand de Montessus de Ballore was educated at École polytechnique[13].

What awards did Fernand de Montessus de Ballore receive?

Honors received include Q141455606[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Roglo. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Roglo. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Q132643543. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Bulletin de la Sabix. Retrieved . bcn.cl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Annales de géographie. Retrieved . sabix.revues.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL5279573A, OL2218214A, OL4906026A
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  2. 3d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL5279573A, OL2218214A, OL4906026A
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'ro']
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  3. 4w ago · DMontagne en résidence · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Q141455606
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → seismologist, author, military personnel +2
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  5. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → count
    Occupation → —
    Sibling → Robert de Montessus de Ballore
    Sex or gender → male
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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