Joseph Delteil
French speleologist
About Joseph Delteil
Lived 1909 – 1979 (aged 70). Joseph Delteil was a French speleologist and speleology.
Joseph Delteil (21 March 1909 – 7 November 1979) was a French speleologist.
Delteil trained as a carpenter before turning to speleology. In 1935, he participated in the exploration of the Labouiche underground river, revealing 3800 metres of active network. In 1943 and in 1946-47, he also participated alongside and Norbert Casteret in the exploration of the abyss of .
His name is given to the 130 metre deep shaft located at the bottom of the "gouffre Raymonde", the major chasm of the réseau Félix Trombe.
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Who was Joseph Delteil?
French speleologist (1909–1979)
When was Joseph Delteil born?
Joseph Delteil was born on 21 March 1909 in Soula.
When did Joseph Delteil die?
Joseph Delteil died on 7 November 1979 in Foix.
What was Joseph Delteil's occupation?
Joseph Delteil was a speleologist and speleology.
What nationality was Joseph Delteil?
Joseph Delteil was French.
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