André Leroi-Gourhan
French archaeologist (1911-1986).
The record
André Leroi-Gourhan was a French archaeologist. Born on 25 August 1911 in 11th arrondissement of Paris, Leroi-Gourhan died on 19 February 1986 in 13th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 74.
Positions held include vice director (1940–1943) and chairperson (1952–1953). Leroi-Gourhan studied at Lycée Arago and University of Paris. Honours include CNRS Gold medal, International Prize by Fyssen Foundation and Legion of Honour.
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, André Leroi-Gourhan is No. 56,235 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 August 1911, 11th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- 19 February 1986, 13th arrondissement of Paris (aged 74)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Anthropologist, paleontologist, prehistorian
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Lycée Arago, University of Paris
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
Was 29 when first vice director (1940).
Lived to 74.
Shares a birthday with Sean Connery and Ivan the Terrible.
One of 16 people in the Index born in 11th arrondissement of Paris, with Camille Saint-Saëns.
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1940–1943Vice director
- 1952–1953Chairperson
Connections
- SpouseArlette Leroi-Gourhan
Honours and works
Awards
- CNRS Gold medal1973
- International Prize by Fyssen Foundation1980
- Legion of Honour
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