Jean Cuvier
French naturalist, zoologist and paleontologist (1769–1832)
1769 — 1832
Quick Facts
Profession
French naturalist, zoologist and paleontologist (1769–1832)
Born
August 23, 1769
Died
1832 (age ~63)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
naturalist, writer, politician
FranceBorn in MontbéliardDied in former 12th arrondissement of Paris
1769
Born in Montbéliard (1769-08-23)
1806
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1808
Positiondirector of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1808–1832)
1818
Positionseat 35 of the Académie française (1818–1832)
1832
Died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris
About
Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, baron Cuvier, known as Georges Cuvier, was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding father of paleontology". Cuvier was a major figure in natural sciences research in the early 19th century and was instrumental in establishing the fields of comparative anatomy and paleontology through his work in comparing living animals with fossils.
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Who is Jean Cuvier?+
Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, baron Cuvier, known as Georges Cuvier, was a French naturalist and zoologist, sometimes referred to as the "founding father of paleontology". Cuvier was a major figure in natural sciences research in the early 19th century and was instrumental in establishing the field
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Cuvier born?+
Jean Cuvier was born on August 23, 1769.
When did Jean Cuvier die?+
Jean Cuvier died in 1832, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — August 23, 1769
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Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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