Buenaventura Orfila
Mateo Orfila y Rotger (Menorca, 1787- Paris, 1853), professor of Legal Medicine in Paris and founder of toxicology
1787 — 1853
Quick Facts
Profession
Mateo Orfila y Rotger (Menorca, 1787- Paris, 1853), professor of Legal Medicine in Paris and founder of toxicology
Born
April 24, 1787
Died
1853 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, chemist, physiologist
FranceBorn in MaóDied in Paris
1787
Born in Maó (1787-04-24)
1804
EducationStudied at University of Valencia
1806
EducationStudied at University of Barcelona
1807
EducationStudied at University of Paris
1834
Awardhonorary citizenship
1853
Died in Paris
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Buenaventura Orfila?+
Buenaventura Orfila is Mateo Orfila y Rotger (Menorca, 1787- Paris, 1853), professor of Legal Medicine in Paris and founder of toxicology. Born in 1787.
When was Buenaventura Orfila born?+
Buenaventura Orfila was born on April 24, 1787.
When did Buenaventura Orfila die?+
Buenaventura Orfila died in 1853, at approximately 66 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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