Anselme Payen
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Summary
Anselme Payen was born on January 6, 1795[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 12, 1871[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], biochemist[7], mathematician[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1798[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1871[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: chemistry[14]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[15]
- Notable work: cellulose[16]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[17]
- Member of: Société Philomathique de Paris[18], French Academy of Sciences[19], Académie Nationale de Médecine[20], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Anselme Payen[23]
- Family name: Payen[24]
- Given name: Anselme[25]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- Name in native language: Anselme Payen[29]
- Writing language: French[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
Why It Matters
Anselme Payen has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He is credited with the discovery of cellulose[34], a type of polymer[35] and amylase[36], a group or class of enzymes[37].
FAQs
Where was Anselme Payen born?
Anselme Payen's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Anselme Payen die?
Anselme Payen died in Paris[4].
What did Anselme Payen do for work?
Anselme Payen worked as a chemist[5], physicist[6], biochemist[7], mathematician[8], and botanist[9].
Where did Anselme Payen go to school?
Anselme Payen was educated at École polytechnique[15].
What awards did Anselme Payen receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
What did Anselme Payen discover?
Anselme Payen is credited as discoverer of cellulose[34] and amylase[36].