Alphonse Favre
Swiss geologist and mineralogist (1815-1890)
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Summary
Alphonse Favre was born on March 31, 1815[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on July 12, 1890[3], in Pregny-Chambésy[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], mineralogist[6], and paleontologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Geneva[9]
- Date of birth: March 30, 1815[10]
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Kings[11]
- Father: Guillaume Favre[12]
- Spouse: Julie Favre[13]
- Child: Léopold Favre[14]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[15]
- Member of: Academy of Sciences of Turin[16]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Alphonse Favre[19]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[20]
- Family name: Favre[21]
- Given name: Alphonse[22]
- Relative: Guillaume Favre[23]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[24]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Writing language: French[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
- P14397: 5636[29]
Why It Matters
Alphonse Favre is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Alphonse Favre born?
Alphonse Favre's place of birth was Geneva[2].
Where did Alphonse Favre die?
Alphonse Favre died in Pregny-Chambésy[4].
Who were Alphonse Favre's parents?
Alphonse Favre's father was Guillaume Favre[12].
Who was Alphonse Favre married to?
Alphonse Favre's spouses include Julie Favre[13].
What did Alphonse Favre do for work?
Alphonse Favre worked as a geologist[5], mineralogist[6], and paleontologist[7].