Jean Agassiz
Swiss-American naturalist (1807–1873)
1807 — 1873
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss-American naturalist (1807–1873)
Born
May 28, 1807
Died
1873 (age ~66)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
naturalist, physician, writer
SwitzerlandBorn in MôtiersDied in Cambridge
1807
Born in Môtiers (1807-05-28)
1824
EducationStudied at University of Zurich (1824–1826)
1826
EducationStudied at Heidelberg University
1836
AwardWollaston Medal
1838
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1859
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
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Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz was a Swiss-born American biologist and geologist who is recognized as a scholar of Earth's natural history.
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Who is Jean Agassiz?+
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz was a Swiss-born American biologist and geologist who is recognized as a scholar of Earth's natural history.
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 Agassiz born?+
Jean Agassiz was born on May 28, 1807.
When did Jean Agassiz die?+
Jean Agassiz died in 1873, at approximately 66 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 — May 28, 1807
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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— a night owl
Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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