Paul Vidal de La Blache

Geographer and regional planning expert

Paul Vidal de La Blache - Geographer and regional planning expert
Born

1845
180 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1918
106 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to the field of geography, particularly in regional geography. Established the idea of human geography, emphasizing the relationship between people and their environment. Developed the concept of 'géographie humaine' to explain how physical landscapes influence human activity. Served as a professor at the University of Paris and directed the French School of Athens. Authored several influential texts on geography, shaping modern geographic thought.

Pioneered regional geography

Promoted human geography

Authored significant geographic texts

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