About Philippe Diolé
Lived 1908 – 1977 (aged 69). Philippe Diolé was a French explorer, diver, science communicator, jurist, marine biologist and author.
Philippe Victor Diolé (Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, August 24, 1908 – Paris, November 12, 1977) was a French author and undersea explorer.
Diolé was born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne, France, son of Marcel (a jurist) and Elizabeth (Legrand) Diolé. He received a Licence en Droit (a law degree) from the University of Paris in 1928. He married Marguerite Monsenergue on July 6, 1953.
With Jacques-Yves Cousteau he co-authored 7 of the 8-volume series The Undersea Discoveries of Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1970-1975) and co-authored The Whale (1987), which was released posthumously.
In 1977, shortly before his death, Philippe Diolé was co-founder in Paris of the LFDA foundation (La Fondation Droit Animal), aimed to defend animal rights.
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Who was Philippe Diolé?
French author and undersea explorer (1908–1977)
When was Philippe Diolé born?
Philippe Diolé was born on 24 August 1908 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.
When did Philippe Diolé die?
Philippe Diolé died on 12 November 1977 in Le Plessis-Robinson.
What was Philippe Diolé's occupation?
Philippe Diolé was an explorer, diver, science communicator, jurist, marine biologist and author.
What nationality was Philippe Diolé?
Philippe Diolé was French.
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