Maurice Mattauer

French geologist (1928-2009)
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Summary

Maurice Mattauer was born on June 24, 1928[1], in Sentheim[2]. He died on April 8, 2009[3], in Montpellier[4]. He worked as a geologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[8]
  • Position held: President of the Geological Society of France[9], senior lecturer[10], professor[11]
  • Employer: National Center for Scientific Research[12]
  • Educated at: Marie and Louis Pasteur University[13]
  • Award received: Pierre Pruvost Award[14], Arthur Holmes Medal[15]
  • Member of: Academia Europaea[16], Société géologique de France[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Doctoral student: Paul E. Tapponnier[19]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Science[20]
  • Given name: Maurice[21]
  • Significant event: marriage[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
  • Birth name: Jean Albert Maurice Mattauer[24]
  • Number of children: 3[25]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Mattauer born?

Maurice Mattauer's place of birth was Sentheim[2].

Where did Maurice Mattauer die?

Maurice Mattauer passed away in Montpellier[4].

What did Maurice Mattauer do for work?

Maurice Mattauer worked as a geologist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Maurice Mattauer go to school?

Maurice Mattauer was educated at Marie and Louis Pasteur University[13].

What awards did Maurice Mattauer receive?

Honors received include Pierre Pruvost Award[14] and Arthur Holmes Medal[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . geosoc.fr. geosoc.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . egu.eu. egu.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . www.ae-info.org. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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