# Émile Haug

_French geologist (1861–1927)_

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> Gustave Émile Haug was a French geologist and paleontologist known for his contribution to the geosyncline theory.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 19 June 1861 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Drusenheim ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P19))
- **Died:** 28 August 1927 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P570))
- **Place of death:** Niederbronn-les-Bains ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P20))
- **Citizenship:** France; German Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P27))
- **Occupation:** paleontologist; university teacher; geologist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P106))
- **Education:** University of Strasbourg; Jean Sturm Gymnasium; University of Paris ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1913–1913); vice president (1911–1911); professor (25 February 1904 – 28 August 1927); President of the Geological Society of France (1902–1902); senior lecturer (28 July 1900 – 25 February 1904); assistant professor (24 February 1900 – 28 July 1900); senior lecturer (20 April 1897 – 24 February 1900) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P39))
- **Awards:** Officer of the Legion of Honour; Auguste Viquesnel Prize; Knight of the Legion of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973#P166))

## Questions

**When was Émile Haug born?**  
Émile Haug was born on 19 June 1861 in Drusenheim.

**What positions has Émile Haug held?**  
Positions held by Émile Haug include: president (1913–1913); vice president (1911–1911); professor (1904–1927); President of the Geological Society of France (1902–1902); senior lecturer (1900–1904).

**Where did Émile Haug study?**  
Émile Haug was educated at University of Strasbourg, Jean Sturm Gymnasium, University of Paris.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Émile Haug](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Haug) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q285973](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q285973) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Gustave Emile HAUG (1861-1927).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gustave_Emile_HAUG_(1861-1927).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Émile Haug". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emile-haug. Retrieved 5 November 2026.