When was Henriette Alimen born?

Henriette Alimen was born on 22 June 1900 in Saint-Loubès.

What positions has Henriette Alimen held?

Positions held by Henriette Alimen include: president (1976–1980); President of the Geological Society of France (1970–1970); chairperson (1965–1966); president (1960–1961); president (1949–1950).

Where did Henriette Alimen study?

Henriette Alimen was educated at Science Faculty of Paris.

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Henriette Alimen

French archaeologist and prehistorian (1900-1996)

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Marie-Henriette Alimen was a French paleontologist and geologist. Alimen studied at École Normale Supérieure, later going on to teach at Musée de l'Homme, and serve as president of Société géologique de France. Alimen's career was mainly focused on Quaternary geology in France and Africa while working for Centre national de la recherche scientifique. She later became a Knight of both the Legion of Honour and the Ordre des Palmes Académiques.

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Born: 22 June 1900 wd
Place of birth: Saint-Loubès wd
Died: 31 March 1996 wd
Place of death: Bagneux wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: archaeologist, prehistorian, university teacher, geologist, paleontologist wd
Education: Science Faculty of Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (1976–1980)
President of the Geological Society of France (1970–1970)
chairperson (1965–1966)
president (1960–1961)
president (1949–1950)
professor (1946–1956)
professor (since 1922)
Director of Research at CNRS
honorary presidency

Awards wd

Knight of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
Prix d'Académie (1956)
Prix Nicolas-Missarel (1964)
Auguste Viquesnel Prize (1940)

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When was Henriette Alimen born?: Henriette Alimen was born on 22 June 1900 in Saint-Loubès.
What positions has Henriette Alimen held?: Positions held by Henriette Alimen include: president (1976–1980); President of the Geological Society of France (1970–1970); chairperson (1965–1966); president (1960–1961); president (1949–1950).
Where did Henriette Alimen study?: Henriette Alimen was educated at Science Faculty of Paris.

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