
French paleoanthropologist (1934–2022)
1934 — 2022
Quick Facts
Profession
French paleoanthropologist (1934–2022)
Born
August 9, 1934
Died
2022 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
professor, university teacher, paleontologist
1934
Born in Vannes (1934-08-09)
1956
Positionresearcher (1956–1969)
1969
Positionprofessor (1969–1983)
1974
AwardPrize Jaffé
1982
AwardCNRS silver medal
1983
Positionprofessor (1983–2005)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yves Coppens is French paleoanthropologist (1934–2022). Born in 1934.
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
Yves Coppens was born on August 9, 1934.
Yves Coppens died in 2022, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Yves
Yves — August 9, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
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Guestbook
Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Actions
1984
AwardHenry Malherbe Prize
1984
AwardKalinga Prize
1987
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2002
Positionpresident (2002–2005)
2016
Positionhistoric preservationist
2022
Died in 11th arrondissement of Paris