Louis David

French university teacher and geologist (1927-2016)
Person human Q15407590
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Summary

Louis David was born on July 14, 1927[1], in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He died on October 15, 2016[3], in Villeurbanne[4]. He worked as a geologist[5] and paleontologist[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: October 16, 2016[8]
  • Child: Bruno David[9]
  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Field of work: paleontology[11], engineering geology[12]
  • Position held: president[13], director[14], President of the Geological Society of France[15], professor[16], professor emeritus[17]
  • Employer: University of Lyon[18]
  • Member of: Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[19], Société linnéenne de Lyon[20], Société géologique de France[21], Académie du Gourguillon et des Pierres plantées[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Family name: David[24]
  • Given name: Louis[25], André[26]
  • Pseudonym: Chaon Grattepierre[27]
  • Significant event: marriage[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
  • Birth name: Louis David[30]
  • Different from: Louis David[31]
  • Number of children: 2[32]
  • Social classification: married[33]

FAQs

Where was Louis David born?

Louis David was born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2].

Where did Louis David die?

Louis David died in Villeurbanne[4].

What did Louis David do for work?

Louis David worked as a geologist[5] and paleontologist[6].

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  1. 28d ago · Bob08 · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from → Louis David
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  2. 23w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Louis, André
    Place of death → Villeurbanne
    Library of congress authority id → n85054455
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