Alfred Moquin-Tandon
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Summary
Alfred Moquin-Tandon was born on May 7, 1804[1], in Montpellier[2]. He died on April 15, 1863[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5], botanist[6], zoologist[7], poet[8], and ornithologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1801[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1863[12], April 20, 1863[13]
- Spouse: Joséphine Louise Moquin-Tandon[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Occupation: physiologist[16], malacologist[17], naturalist[18], physician[19], linguist[20], teacher[21], university teacher[22], biologist[23]
- Field of work: biology[24], botany[25], zoology[26]
- Position held: president[27], cabiscòu du Félibrige[28]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[29]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[30], Société botanique de France[31], Académie Nationale de Médecine[32], Société française de photographie[33], Academy of Sciences of Turin[34], Consistori del Gay Saber[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Alfred Moquin-Tandon[37]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Science[38]
- Family name: Q37088465[39], Tandon[40]
- Given name: Alfred[41]
- Author citation (zoology): Moquin-Tandon[42]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[43], BEIC Digital Library[44], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[45], Dictionnaire des auteurs de langue d'oc de 1800 à nos jours[46], Les Précurseurs des félibres[47], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[48]
- Participant in: Lou roumavàgi dei troubaire[49], Li Prouvençalo[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[51], Latin[52], Occitan[53]
Why It Matters
Alfred Moquin-Tandon has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Moquin-Tandon born?
Alfred Moquin-Tandon's place of birth was Montpellier[2].
Where did Alfred Moquin-Tandon die?
Alfred Moquin-Tandon passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Alfred Moquin-Tandon married to?
Alfred Moquin-Tandon's spouses include Joséphine Louise Moquin-Tandon[14].
What did Alfred Moquin-Tandon do for work?
Alfred Moquin-Tandon worked as an entomologist[5], botanist[6], zoologist[7], poet[8], and ornithologist[9].
What awards did Alfred Moquin-Tandon receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[29].