Élisée Reclus
French geographer and writer (1830–1905)
Élisée Reclus was born on March 15, 1830 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande and died on July 4, 1905 in Torhout, aged 75. Recorded occupations: geographer, university teacher, communard, writer, anarchist and opinion journalist. Country of citizenship: France and Belgium. Notable works include “L'Homme et la Terre” and “History of a Mountain”. Educated at Faculté libre de théologie protestante de Montauban. Honours include Patron’s Medal. Member of Société Ramond, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, International Workingmen's Association and Jura Federation.
- Born
- March 15, 1830 · Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
- Died
- July 4, 1905 · Torhout
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- France, Belgium
- Occupations
- geographer, university teacher, communard, writer, anarchist, opinion journalist
- Notable works
- L'Homme et la Terre, History of a Mountain
- Education
- Faculté libre de théologie protestante de Montauban
- Honours
- Patron’s Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 38 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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