Louis Glangeaud
French geologist (1903–1986)
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Summary
Louis Glangeaud was born on July 13, 1903[1], in Tulle[2]. He died on March 22, 1986[3], in Villejuif[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], university teacher[6], and French resistance fighter[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière des Carmes[8]
- Father: Philippe Glangeaud[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: professor[11], dean[12], President of the Geological Society of France[13], president[14]
- Employer: Science Faculty of Paris[15], Marie and Louis Pasteur University[16]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[18], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[20], Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France[21], honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel[22], Auguste Viquesnel Prize[23]
- Member of: Société géologique de France[24], French Society of Mineralogy and Crystallography[25], International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics[26], French Academy of Sciences[27], Vélite-Thermopyles network[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Doctoral student: Pierre Chauve[30]
- Given name: Louis[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[32]
- Birth name: Louis Hippolytte Glangeaud[33]
FAQs
Where was Louis Glangeaud born?
Louis Glangeaud's place of birth was Tulle[2].
Where did Louis Glangeaud die?
Louis Glangeaud passed away in Villejuif[4].
Who were Louis Glangeaud's parents?
Louis Glangeaud's father was Philippe Glangeaud[9].
What did Louis Glangeaud do for work?
Louis Glangeaud worked as a geologist[5], university teacher[6], and French resistance fighter[7].
What awards did Louis Glangeaud receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance[18], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[19], and Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[20].