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Philippe Taquet

French paleontologist (1940-2025) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 85

Philippe Taquet was a French paleontologist who specialised in dinosaur systematics of finds primarily in northern Africa.

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2025Died16 November 20252023Commander of the National Order of MeritAward2011Officer of the Legion of HonourAward2009Sue Tyler Friedman MedalAward2001Officer of the National Order of MeritAward1989Knight of the Legion of HonourAwardPrix François-FontannesAward1940Born25 April 1940

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Awards

Commander of the National Order of Merit2023
Officer of the Legion of Honour2011
Sue Tyler Friedman Medal2009
Officer of the National Order of Merit2001
Knight of the Legion of Honour1989
Prix François-Fontannes1989
Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles
Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms

About this person

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2025 · aged 85

The same award as Philippe

Stephen Jay GouldBoth received Sue Tyler Friedman MedalUrsula B. MarvinBoth received Sue Tyler Friedman MedalMartin J. S. RudwickBoth received Sue Tyler Friedman Medal

Academics from France 3

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