Louis Pierre Gratiolet

French zoologist (1815–1865)
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Summary

Louis Pierre Gratiolet was born on July 6, 1815[1], in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[2]. He died on February 16, 1865[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an anatomist[5] and zoologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Field of work: zoologist[9]
  • Position held: president[10]
  • Employer: University of Paris[11]
  • Educated at: Collège Stanislas de Paris[12]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[13]
  • Member of: Society of Anthropology of Paris[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Louis Pierre Gratiolet[16]
  • Family name: Gratiolet[17]
  • Given name: Louis[18]
  • Student of: François Leuret[19]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
  • Name in native language: Louis Pierre Gratiolet[23]
  • P14397: 1953[24]

Why It Matters

Louis Pierre Gratiolet has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

He has been cited as an influence by Paul Bert[27], a politician[28], 1833–1886[29], of France[30], awarded the Cameron Prize of the University of Edinburgh[31].

FAQs

Where was Louis Pierre Gratiolet born?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet's place of birth was Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[2].

Where did Louis Pierre Gratiolet die?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet passed away in Paris[4].

What did Louis Pierre Gratiolet do for work?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet worked as an anatomist[5] and zoologist[6].

Where did Louis Pierre Gratiolet go to school?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[12].

What awards did Louis Pierre Gratiolet receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

Who did Louis Pierre Gratiolet influence?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet has been cited as an influence by Paul Bert[27].

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  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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