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Emmanuel de Margerie

1862 – 1953

French geographer

Geologist Geographer University teacher
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About Emmanuel de Margerie

Lived 1862 – 1953 (aged 91). Emmanuel de Margerie was a French geologist, geographer, university teacher and oceanographer, known for Margerie Glacier.

Early life and family He is the son of French catholic writer , and a member of the , a French family of nobility dating back to 17th-century royal administrators of Picardy under rule of Louis XIV.

Awards and honors Margerie was awarded the Cullum Geographical Medal of the American Geographical Society in 1919. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1922. In 1923 de Margerie was awarded the Mary Clark Thompson Medal from the National Academy of Sciences. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1932.

The Margerie Glacier is named in his honour.

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Important facts

Born
11 November 1862, 7th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
21 December 1953, 7th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Geologist, geographer, university teacher, oceanographer
Nationality
France
Known for
Margerie Glacier
Positions held
President of the Geological Society of France
Employers
University of Strasbourg
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Lyell Medal; Mary Clark Thompson Medal; Cullum Geographical Medal; Victoria Medal; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; Wollaston Medal; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officier d'académie
Also known as
Marie Pierre Martin Jacquin de Emmanuel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Emmanuel de Margerie?

French geographer (1862-1953)

When was Emmanuel de Margerie born?

Emmanuel de Margerie was born on 11 November 1862 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Emmanuel de Margerie die?

Emmanuel de Margerie died on 21 December 1953 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Emmanuel de Margerie's occupation?

Emmanuel de Margerie was a geologist, geographer, university teacher and oceanographer.

What was Emmanuel de Margerie known for?

Emmanuel de Margerie was known for Margerie Glacier.

What nationality was Emmanuel de Margerie?

Emmanuel de Margerie was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emmanuel de Margerie

· Wikidata: Q446071

· DBpedia: Emmanuel de Margerie

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