Louis Capitan
French physician and anthropologist (1854-1929)
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Summary
Louis Capitan was born on April 19, 1854[1], in Paris[2]. He died on August 27, 1929[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a physician[5], anthropologist[6], prehistorian[7], and historian[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1854[10]
- Date of death: 1929[11]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: medicine[14], anthropology[15], history[16]
- Educated at: Collège Stanislas de Paris[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the Legion of Honour[19]
- Member of: Académie Nationale de Médecine[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Louis Capitan[22]
- Archives at: Collège de France[23]
- Family name: Capitan[24]
- Given name: Louis[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Name in native language: Louis Capitan[27]
- Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[28]
- P14611: 146801[29]
Why It Matters
Louis Capitan is credited with the discovery of La Ferrassie 1[30], a Hominin fossil[31], in France[32].
FAQs
Where was Louis Capitan born?
Louis Capitan was born in Paris[2].
Where did Louis Capitan die?
Louis Capitan died in Paris[4].
What did Louis Capitan do for work?
Louis Capitan worked as a physician[5], anthropologist[6], prehistorian[7], and historian[8].
Where did Louis Capitan go to school?
Louis Capitan was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[17].
What awards did Louis Capitan receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
What did Louis Capitan discover?
Louis Capitan is credited as discoverer of La Ferrassie 1[30].