Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle
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Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle was born on February 4, 1778, in Geneva[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] and died on September 9, 1841, in Geneva[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. He held citizenship in the Republic of Geneva, France, and again the Republic of Geneva. A follower of the reformed religion[14], he was buried at the Cemetery of Kings[15][16]. He married Fanny Torros (1802–present), and they had a child named Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle.
He was educated at the University of Paris, the University of Geneva, and Collège Calvin. Employed by the University of Geneva and the University of Montpellier, he worked as a botanist, professor, zoologist, naturalist, botanical collector, and scientific collector[17][18][19]. His professional fields included taxonomy, natural science, botany, and economic botany.
His notable works encompass the De Candolle system, Plantarum historia succulentarum, the Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva, and Théorie élémentaire de la botanique. He received the Royal Medal and was a Foreign Member of the Royal Society[20]. Additionally, he was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences, the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, and the Academy of Sciences of Turin[21][22][23][11].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Kings[11]
- Spouse: Fanny Torros[12]
- Child: Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle[13]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Geneva[14], France[15], Switzerland[16]
- Occupation: scientific collector[17]
- Field of work: taxonomy[18], natural science[19], botany[20], economic botany[21], agronomy[22], phytogeography[23], paleontology[24], homology[25], chronobiology[26]
- Position held: dean for the Academy of Montpellier[27], professor[28]
- Employer: University of Geneva[29], University of Montpellier[30]
- Educated at: University of Paris[31], University of Geneva[32], Collège Calvin[33]
- Notable work: De Candolle system[34], Plantarum historia succulentarum[35], Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva[36], Théorie élémentaire de la botanique[37]
- Award received: Royal Medal[38], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[39]
- Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[40], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[41], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[42], Academy of Sciences of Turin[43], Royal Society[44], Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[45]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[46]
- Influenced by: Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck[47], Georges Cuvier[48], Jean-Pierre Étienne Vaucher[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Commons category: Augustin Pyramus de Candolle[51]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[52]
- Family name: de Candolle[53]
- Given name: Augustin[54], Pyramus[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Augustin Pyramus de Candolle[56]
- Commons gallery: Augustin Pyrame de Candolle[57]
- Work location: Paris[58], Montpellier[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle include Banksia candolleana[60], a taxon[61].
Why It Matters
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 94 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle[64], a botanist[65], 1806–1893[66], of France[67], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[68], specialised in botany[69].
Entities named for him include Banksia candolleana[60], a taxon[61].
FAQs
Where was Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle born?
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle was born in Geneva[2].
Where did Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle die?
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle died in Geneva[4].
Who was Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle married to?
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle's spouses include Fanny Torros[12].
What did Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle do for work?
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle worked as a botanist[5], professor[6], zoologist[7], naturalist[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle go to school?
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle was educated at University of Paris[31], University of Geneva[32], and Collège Calvin[33].
What awards did Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle receive?
Honors received include Royal Medal[38] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[39].
Who did Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle influence?
Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle has been cited as an influence by Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle[64].