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Vautrin Lud Prize
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The Prix International de Géographie Vautrin Lud, known in English as the Vautrin Lud Prize, is the highest award in the field of geography.[1] Established in 1991, the award is named after the 16th Century French scholar Vautrin Lud [fr]. The award is given in the autumn of each year at the International Geography Festival in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France (the home town of Vautrin Lud) and decided upon by a five-person international jury.[1]
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![]() Michael Batty being awarded the 2013 Vautrin Lud Prize | |
Awarded for | Awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of geography |
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No. of laureates | 33 Prizes to 35 Laureates as of 2024[update] |
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