Charles d'Orbigny
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Summary
Charles d'Orbigny was born on December 2, 1806[1], in Couëron[2]. He died on February 14, 1876[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5], botanist[6], geologist[7], and naturalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[10]
- Father: Charles Marie d'Orbigny[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Employer: Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[13]
- Educated at: Paris Medical Faculty[14]
- Member of: Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Dessalines d'Orbigny[17]
- Commons category: Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny[18]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[19]
- Given name: Charles[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]
- Commons Creator page: Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny[22]
- Name in native language: Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny[23]
- Sibling: Alcide d'Orbigny[24]
Why It Matters
Charles d'Orbigny has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Charles d'Orbigny born?
Charles d'Orbigny was born in Couëron[2].
Where did Charles d'Orbigny die?
Charles d'Orbigny passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Charles d'Orbigny's parents?
Charles d'Orbigny's father was Charles Marie d'Orbigny[11].
What did Charles d'Orbigny do for work?
Charles d'Orbigny worked as an entomologist[5], botanist[6], geologist[7], and naturalist[8].
Where did Charles d'Orbigny go to school?
Charles d'Orbigny was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[14].