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Gabriel Auguste Daubrée

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée was a French geologist, speleologist, writer, mineralogist, university teacher and cartographer (1814–1896). He was born at Metz and died at Paris.

Also recorded as Gabriel Auguste Daubree; M. Daubrée.

Overview

Born at Metz in 1814, died at Paris in 1896.

Career and activity

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée worked in geology, speleology, mineralogy and cartography.

He was employed by University of Strasbourg. Recorded positions include director, president of the French Academy of Sciences, President of the Geological Society of France, dean and president. He belonged to Royal Society, French Academy of Sciences, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. He worked at 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Recognition and collections

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée received Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Hayden Memorial Geological Award, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, Wollaston Medal, Commander of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Understanding the nature of meteorites: the experimental work of Gabriel-Auguste Daubrée, Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 2006.

In detail

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée studied at École polytechnique and Mines ParisTech. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is geology, speleology and mineralogy.

Residence is recorded at 7th arrondissement of Paris. Employment is recorded with University of Strasbourg. Positions recorded include director and president of the French Academy of Sciences. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, French Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Hayden Memorial Geological Award, Foreign Member of the Royal Society and Wollaston Medal.

Chronology

  1. 1814Gabriel Auguste Daubrée born at Metz.
  2. 1896Gabriel Auguste Daubrée died at Paris.

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    “Gabriel Auguste Daubrée”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q704827: Gabriel Auguste Daubrée

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