When was Gabriel Auguste Daubrée born?

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée was born on 25 June 1814 in Metz.

What positions has Gabriel Auguste Daubrée held?

Positions held by Gabriel Auguste Daubrée include: president (1893–1893); president of the French Academy of Sciences (1879–1879); President of the Geological Society of France (1879–1879); director (1872–1884); Inspector general of Mines (since 24 February 1867).

Where did Gabriel Auguste Daubrée study?

Gabriel Auguste Daubrée was educated at École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech.

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Gabriel Auguste Daubrée

French mineralogist and geologist (1814–1896)

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Gabriel Auguste Daubrée MIF FRS FRSE was a French geologist, best known for applying experimental methods to structural geology. He served as the director of the École des Mines as well as the president of the French Academy of Sciences.

Quick facts

Born: 25 June 1814 wd
Place of birth: Metz wd
Died: 29 May 1896 wd
Place of death: 7th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: geologist, speleologist, writer, mineralogist, university teacher, cartographer wd
Education: École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech wd

Positions held wd

president (1893–1893)
president of the French Academy of Sciences (1 January 1879 – 31 December 1879)
President of the Geological Society of France (1879–1879)
director (1872–1884)
Inspector general of Mines (since 24 February 1867)
President of the Geological Society of France (1864–1864)
dean (1852–1861)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (1881)
Hayden Memorial Geological Award (1894)
Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1881)
Wollaston Medal (1880)
Commander of the Legion of Honour (1869)
Officer of the Legion of Honour (1858)
Knight of the Legion of Honour (1849)
Order of Saint Anna
Royal Order of the Polar Star
Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown (1860)
Commander of the Order of the Rose (1868)
Commander of the Order of Christ (1868)
Bordin Prize (1860)

Questions

When was Gabriel Auguste Daubrée born?: Gabriel Auguste Daubrée was born on 25 June 1814 in Metz.
What positions has Gabriel Auguste Daubrée held?: Positions held by Gabriel Auguste Daubrée include: president (1893–1893); president of the French Academy of Sciences (1879–1879); President of the Geological Society of France (1879–1879); director (1872–1884); Inspector general of Mines (since 24 February 1867).
Where did Gabriel Auguste Daubrée study?: Gabriel Auguste Daubrée was educated at École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech.

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