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Luis Alcalá

b. 1959

Spanish paleontologist

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About Luis Alcalá

Born 1959. Luis Alcalá is a Spanish paleontologist.

Luis Alcalá Martínez is a Spanish paleontologist.

Biography Dr. Luis Alcalá is a Spanish Paleontologist. He is the director of Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis, in Teruel, Spain. He is one of the discoverers of Turiasaurus riodevensis, together with Rafael Royo-Torres and Alberto Cobos.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Albentosa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Paleontologist
Nationality
Spain, Spanish people
Education
Complutense University of Madrid
Positions held
President, Chief executive officer, Clerk, Deputy chairperson
Employers
Dinópolis Foundation, Spanish National Research Council, Science Park of Granada
Also known as
Luis Alcalá Martínez, L. Alcalá

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luis Alcalá?

Spanish paleontologist

When was Luis Alcalá born?

Luis Alcalá was born in 1959 in Albentosa.

What is Luis Alcalá's occupation?

Luis Alcalá is a paleontologist.

What nationality is Luis Alcalá?

Luis Alcalá is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Alcalá

· Wikidata: Q6700290

· DBpedia: Luis Alcalá

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