Alexandre Brongniart
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Summary
Alexandre Brongniart is a human[1]. His place of birth was former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 5, 1770[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 7, 1847[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], geologist[7], chemist[8], mineralogist[9], and zoologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
- Alexandre Brongniart died in Paris[4].
- Alexandre Brongniart passed away in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[12].
- Alexandre Brongniart was born on February 5, 1770[3].
- Alexandre Brongniart died on October 7, 1847[5].
- Alexandre Brongniart is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
- Alexandre Brongniart's father was Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart[14].
- Among Alexandre Brongniart's spouses was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret[15].
- A child of Alexandre Brongniart was Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart[16].
- A child of Alexandre Brongniart was Herminie-Caroline Brongniart[17].
- A child of Alexandre Brongniart was Mathilde-Émilie Brongniart[18].
- Alexandre Brongniart held citizenship in France[19].
- Alexandre Brongniart's professions included botanist[6].
- Alexandre Brongniart worked as a geologist[7].
- Alexandre Brongniart worked as a chemist[8].
- Alexandre Brongniart's professions included mineralogist[9].
- Alexandre Brongniart worked as a zoologist[10].
- Alexandre Brongniart's professions included university teacher[20].
- Alexandre Brongniart's field of work was chemistry[21].
- Alexandre Brongniart held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[22].
- Alexandre Brongniart held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[23].
- Alexandre Brongniart held the position of professor[24].
- Alexandre Brongniart held the position of professor[25].
- Alexandre Brongniart held the position of director[26].
- Alexandre Brongniart held the position of professor[27].
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Origins and Family
Alexandre Brongniart was born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on February 5, 1770[3]. His father was Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart[14].
Education
Alexandre Brongniart was educated at Mines ParisTech[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], geologist[7], chemist[8], mineralogist[9], zoologist[10], and university teacher[20]. Alexandre Brongniart's field of work was chemistry[21]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of France[22]; professor[24], a title of authority[29]; director[26], a profession[30]; president of the French Academy of Sciences[31]; and Q114243572[32]. Notable students include Charles Bertrand-Geslin[33], a geologist[34], 1796–1863[35], of France[36] and Ignacy Domeyko[37], a university teacher[38], 1802–1889[39], of Congress Poland[40], specialised in geology[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[42], a Ordensklasse[43], in France[44], founded in 1802[45]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[46], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[49], a Ordensklasse[50], in France[51]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[52], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54].
Personal Life
Among Alexandre Brongniart's spouses was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret[15]. Children include Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart[16], a botanist[55], 1801–1876[56], of France[57], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[58], specialised in botany[59]; Herminie-Caroline Brongniart[17], 1803–1890[60], of France[61]; and Mathilde-Émilie Brongniart[18], a painter[62], 1808–1882[63], of France[64].
Death and Burial
Alexandre Brongniart died on October 7, 1847[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[65], in France[66], founded in -0300[67] and former 10th arrondissement of Paris[12], a former arrondissement of Paris[68], in France[69], founded in 1795[70]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Alexandre Brongniart ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
Works attributed to him include Dictionnaire des sciences naturelles, dans lequel on traite méthodiquement des différens êtres de la nature...[73], a written work[74], written by Georges Cuvier[75].
FAQs
Where was Alexandre Brongniart born?
Alexandre Brongniart was born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Alexandre Brongniart die?
Alexandre Brongniart passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Alexandre Brongniart's parents?
Alexandre Brongniart's father was Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart[14].
Who was Alexandre Brongniart married to?
Alexandre Brongniart's spouses include Cécile Coquebert de Montbret[15].
What did Alexandre Brongniart do for work?
Alexandre Brongniart worked as botanist[6], geologist[7], chemist[8], mineralogist[9], and zoologist[10].
Where did Alexandre Brongniart go to school?
Alexandre Brongniart was educated at Mines ParisTech[28].
What awards did Alexandre Brongniart receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[42], Commander of the Legion of Honour[46], Knight of the Legion of Honour[49], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[52].