Alexandre Brongniart
French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist (1770–1847)
1770 — 1847
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Profession
French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist (1770–1847)
Born
February 5, 1770
Died
1847 (age ~77)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
geologist, university teacher, botanist
FranceBorn in former 6th arrondissement of ParisDied in former 10th arrondissement of Paris
1770
Born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris (1770-02-05)
1796
Positionprofessor
1800
Positiondirector (1800–1847)
1814
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1822
Positionprofessor (1822–1847)
1825
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
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Alexandre Brongniart was a French chemist, mineralogist, geologist, paleontologist, and zoologist, who collaborated with Georges Cuvier on a study of the geology of the region around Paris. Observing fossil content as well as lithology in sequences, he classified Tertiary formations and was responsible for defining 19th century geological studies as a subject of science by assembling observations and classifications.
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Who is Alexandre Brongniart?+
Alexandre Brongniart was a French chemist, mineralogist, geologist, paleontologist, and zoologist, who collaborated with Georges Cuvier on a study of the geology of the region around Paris. Observing fossil content as well as lithology in sequences, he classified Tertiary formations and was responsi
What does the name Alexandre mean?+
The name Alexandre means "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is of French origin.
When was Alexandre Brongniart born?+
Alexandre Brongniart was born on February 5, 1770.
When did Alexandre Brongniart die?+
Alexandre Brongniart died in 1847, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.
The name Alexandre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French or Portuguese, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alexandre and Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexandre — February 5, 1770
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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