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Philippe Taquet

1940 – 2025

French paleontologist

Paleontologist University teacher Research fellow
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About Philippe Taquet

Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 85). Philippe Taquet was a French paleontologist, university teacher and research fellow.

Philippe Taquet (25 April 1940 – 16 November 2025) was a French paleontologist who specialised in dinosaur systematics of finds primarily in northern Africa.

Life and career Taquet was a member of the French Academy of Sciences beginning on 30 November 2004, He also researched the Lower Cretaceous stratigraphic relationship between western Africa and Brazil by reconstructing the paleobiology from fossil floras and faunas.

Taquet died on 16 November 2025, at the age of 85.

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Important facts

Born
25 April 1940, Saint-Quentin
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 November 2025, 15th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Paleontologist, university teacher, research fellow
Nationality
France
Education
Science Faculty of Paris, Pierre and Marie Curie University
Positions held
Director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Chairperson, Vice president, President of the French Academy of Sciences
Employers
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, Paris Diderot University
Awards
Sue Tyler Friedman Medal; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Prix François-Fontannes; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
Also known as
Taquet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Philippe Taquet?

French paleontologist (1940–2025)

When was Philippe Taquet born?

Philippe Taquet was born on 25 April 1940 in Saint-Quentin.

When did Philippe Taquet die?

Philippe Taquet died on 16 November 2025 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Philippe Taquet's occupation?

Philippe Taquet was a paleontologist, university teacher and research fellow.

What nationality was Philippe Taquet?

Philippe Taquet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe Taquet

· Wikidata: Q595117

· DBpedia: Philippe Taquet

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