About Pierre Gourou
Lived 1900 – 1999 (aged 98). Pierre Gourou was a French geographer, professor and university teacher.
Pierre Gourou (31 August 1900 – 13 May 1999) was a French geographer. In 1984, he received the Patron's Medal from the Royal Geographical Society.
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Who was Pierre Gourou?
French geographer (1900–1999)
When was Pierre Gourou born?
Pierre Gourou was born on 31 August 1900 in Tunis.
When did Pierre Gourou die?
Pierre Gourou died on 13 May 1999 in Brussels metropolitan area, Brussels.
What was Pierre Gourou's occupation?
Pierre Gourou was a geographer, professor and university teacher.
What nationality was Pierre Gourou?
Pierre Gourou was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Gourou. https://biography.guide/pierre-gourou/
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