Georges Urbain
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Summary
Georges Urbain was born on April 12, 1872[1], in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on November 5, 1938[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], university teacher[6], and sculptor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (216 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Victor Urbain[9]
- Child: Pierre Urbain[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Field of work: chemistry[12]
- Employer: University of Paris[13]
- Educated at: ESPCI Paris, PSL University[14], École polytechnique[15]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], La Caze Prize of the Academy of Sciences[17]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[18], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[19], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], Russian Academy of Sciences[21], Romanian Academy[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Doctoral student: André Chrétien[24]
- Commons category: Georges Urbain[25]
- Academic degree: professor[26]
- Family name: Urbain[27]
- Given name: Georges[28]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
- Name in native language: Georges Urbain[32]
Why It Matters
Georges Urbain has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He is credited with the discovery of lutetium[35], a chemical element[36].
FAQs
Where was Georges Urbain born?
Georges Urbain was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Georges Urbain die?
Georges Urbain passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Georges Urbain's parents?
Georges Urbain's father was Victor Urbain[9].
What did Georges Urbain do for work?
Georges Urbain worked as a chemist[5], university teacher[6], and sculptor[7].
Where did Georges Urbain go to school?
Georges Urbain was educated at ESPCI Paris, PSL University[14] and École polytechnique[15].
What awards did Georges Urbain receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16] and La Caze Prize of the Academy of Sciences[17].
What did Georges Urbain discover?
Georges Urbain is credited as discoverer of lutetium[35].