About Yves Fortier
Lived 1914 – 2014 (aged 100). Yves Fortier was a Canadian explorer, geologist, geographer and geophysicist.
Yves Oscar Fortier (August 17, 1914 – August 19, 2014) was a Canadian geologist.
Early life Fortier was born on August 17, 1914 in Quebec City.
Honours
1953 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada 1964 - Massey Medal, Royal Canadian Geographical Society 1974 - Logan Medal, Geological Association of Canada 1980 - Officer of the Order of Canada The mineral Yofortierite was named in his honor by Canadian geologist Guy Perrault, F.R.S. (1927–2002). The Yves Fortier Earth Science Journalism Award is also named in his honor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Yves Fortier?
Canadian geologist
When was Yves Fortier born?
Yves Fortier was born on 17 August 1914 in Quebec City.
When did Yves Fortier die?
Yves Fortier died on 19 August 2014 in Ottawa.
What was Yves Fortier's occupation?
Yves Fortier was an explorer, geologist, geographer and geophysicist.
What nationality was Yves Fortier?
Yves Fortier was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Yves Fortier (geologist)
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