Joseph Vidal de la Blache
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Summary
Joseph Vidal de la Blache was born on February 18, 1872[1], in Castres[2]. He died on January 29, 1915[3], in Q49326548[4]. He worked as a military historian[5], geographer[6], and military officer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Thomas-en-Argonne National War Cemetery[9]
- Father: Paul Vidal de La Blache[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12], University of Paris[13]
- Award received: mort pour la France[14], Grand Prix Gobert[15], Prix Thérouanne[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], officier d'académie[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Military, police or special rank: commanding officer[20]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Arts[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22]
- Given name: Joseph[23]
- Relative: Alfred Nicolas Rambaud[24], Emmanuel de Martonne[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Writing language: French[27]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Vidal de la Blache born?
Joseph Vidal de la Blache was born in Castres[2].
Where did Joseph Vidal de la Blache die?
Joseph Vidal de la Blache passed away in Q49326548[4].
Who were Joseph Vidal de la Blache's parents?
Joseph Vidal de la Blache's father was Paul Vidal de La Blache[10].
What did Joseph Vidal de la Blache do for work?
Joseph Vidal de la Blache worked as a military historian[5], geographer[6], and military officer[7].
Where did Joseph Vidal de la Blache go to school?
Joseph Vidal de la Blache was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12] and University of Paris[13].
What awards did Joseph Vidal de la Blache receive?
Honors received include mort pour la France[14], Grand Prix Gobert[15], Prix Thérouanne[16], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].