Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers
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Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was born on May 15, 1821, in Montpezat.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He worked in the field of zoology. He was educated at the University of Paris.[7]
His employers included the University of Paris, Lille University of Science and Technology, and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. He served as president of the French Academy of Sciences in 1893–1893.[8][9] He was a Foreign Member of the Royal Society.
He died on July 21, 1901, in La Chapelle-Faucher.[1][2][10][4][5][11] He was buried at Banyuls-sur-Mer.[12][13].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Banyuls-sur-Mer[11]
- Father: Q137943243[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: university teacher[14]
- Field of work: zoology[15]
- Position held: president of the French Academy of Sciences[16], director[17]
- Employer: University of Paris[18], Lille University of Science and Technology[19], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[20]
- Educated at: University of Paris[21]
- Award received: Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23]
- Member of: Royal Society[24], Lille Academy of Sciences[25], French Academy of Sciences[26], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28], Russian Academy of Sciences[29], Académie Nationale de Médecine[30], National Academy of Sciences[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Doctoral student: Emil Racoviță[33]
- Commons category: Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers[34]
- Archives at: French Academy of Sciences[35], Sorbonne University[36]
- Given name: Henri[37]
- Author citation (zoology): Lacaze-Duthiers[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers[39]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[40], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[44]
- Commons Creator page: Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers[45]
- Name in native language: Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers[46]
- Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers include Duthiers Point[48], a headland[49].
Why It Matters
Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Duthiers Point[48], a headland[49].
His notable doctoral advisees include Emil Racoviță[52], a zoologist[53], 1868–1947[54], of Romania[55], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[56], specialised in speleology[57].
FAQs
Where was Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers born?
Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's place of birth was Montpezat[2].
Where did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers die?
Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers passed away in La Chapelle-Faucher[4].
Who were Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's parents?
Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers's father was Q137943243[12].
What did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers do for work?
Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers worked as a zoologist[5], malacologist[6], anatomist[7], photographer[8], and entomologist[9].
Where did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers go to school?
Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers was educated at University of Paris[21].
What awards did Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers receive?
Honors received include Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22] and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].