Birthdate: January 22, 1845
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Pézenas, France
Died: April 5, 1918
Paul Vidal de la Blache was a prominent French geographer known for his significant contributions to the field. He held teaching positions at esteemed institutions such as the Lycée d’Angers, the École Préparatoire de l’Enseignement Supérieur des Lettres et des Sciences, and the Nancy-Université. Later, he became a full Professor of Geography at the École Normale Supérieure and the Université de Paris. Vidal de la Blache is credited with founding the French school of geography and serving as the editor of the influential academic journal Annales de Géographie. His work primarily focused on human geography, historical influences, and regional geographies, which had a lasting impact on the discipline in France until the mid-20th century.
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