Paul-Émile Victor

In 1936, he led an expedition traversing Greenland by dog-sled. Victor, Robert Gessain, Michel Perez, and Eigil Knuth completed the 825 km from Christianshåb in the west to Angmagssalik in the east in 44 days. During World War II, he engaged himself in the US Air Forces. After the War, he initiated the Expéditions polaires françaises to organize French polar expeditions. A survey led by Victor in 1951 concluded that, under the ice sheet, Greenland is composed of three large islands. In 1952 he was awarded the Patron's Medal by the Royal Geographical Society of London for the work. Mount Victor, in the Belgica Mountains of Antarctica, is named for him. His son, Jean-Christophe Victor, presented the weekly geopolitical show Le dessous des cartes on Arte until his death in December 2016. Another son, Teva Victor, is a sculptor.

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

• Name — Paul-Émile Victor • Birth Name — Paul Eugène Victor • Born — 28 June 1907 • Birthplace — Geneva, Switzerland • Died — 7 March 1995 • Place of death — Bora-Bora, French Polynesia • Education — École Centrale de Lyon • Occupation — ethnologist and explorer • Spouse — Éliane Victor • Children — Jean-Christophe Victor, Teva Victor

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.

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.

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