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Paul-Émile Victor

Paul-Émile Victor was a French and American explorer, anthropologist, ethnologist, writer, aircraft pilot and scientist (1907–1995). He was born at Lons-le-Saunier and died at Bora Bora.

Also recorded as Paul-Emile Victor.

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Identity and origins

Paul-Émile Victor was recorded at birth as Paul Eugène Victor. The authorities additionally record the heading Paul-Emile Victor. His recorded language was French.

He married Éliane Victor. 2 children are recorded: Jean-Christophe Victor and Teva Victor.

Career and activity

Paul-Émile Victor worked in research expedition, ethnography, polar exploration, polar expedition and literature.

He was employed by French Antarctic Expedition. Recorded position is director. He belonged to College of 'Pataphysics and Advisory Council of French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

Recognition and collections

Paul-Émile Victor received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Vega Medal, Patron’s Medal, Weyprecht Medal, Glory of sport and Jean Walter Prize.

Identity

What the record establishes about Paul-Émile Victor.

Paul-Émile Victor is recorded as having received Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Vega Medal and Patron’s Medal. Paul-Émile Victor is recorded as explorer, anthropologist, ethnologist, writer and aircraft pilot. Paul-Émile Victor is recorded with the citizenship of France and United States. Paul-Émile Victor is recorded at birth as Paul Eugène Victor.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Paul-Émile Victor may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Paul-Émile Victor is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q1307585.

In detail

Paul-Émile Victor studied at École Centrale de Lyon. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is research expedition, ethnography and polar exploration.

Employment is recorded with French Antarctic Expedition. Positions recorded include director. Membership is recorded of College of 'Pataphysics and Advisory Council of French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Vega Medal, Patron’s Medal and Weyprecht Medal.

Chronology

  1. 1907Paul-Émile Victor born at Lons-le-Saunier.
  2. 1907Paul-Émile Victor was born in 1907 at Lons-le-Saunier.
  3. 1995Paul-Émile Victor died at Bora Bora.
  4. 1995Paul-Émile Victor died in 1995 at Bora Bora.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paul-Émile Victor”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1307585: Paul-Émile Victor

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