Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart

French botanist (1801-1876)
Person human Q73990
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart
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Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart

Summary

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on January 14, 1801[3]. He died on February 18, 1876[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart was born on January 14, 1801[3].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart died on February 18, 1876[4].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart is buried at Grave of Brongniart[11].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's father was Alexandre Brongniart[12].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's mother was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret[13].
  • A child of Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart was Édouard-Charles Brongniart[14].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart held citizenship in France[15].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's professions included botanist[5].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart worked as a geologist[7].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's field of work was botany[16].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart held the position of president[17].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Among Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[19].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart received the Wollaston Medal[24].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart was a member of French Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on January 14, 1801[3]. His father was Alexandre Brongniart[12]. His mother was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5], paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's field of work was botany[16]. Among his employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[19]. Positions held include president[17], a corporate title[28] and president of the French Academy of Sciences[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Wollaston Medal[24], a geology award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1831[39].

Personal Life

A child of Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart was Édouard-Charles Brongniart[14].

Death and Burial

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart died on February 18, 1876[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and Grave of Brongniart[11].

Why It Matters

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart born?

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's place of birth was Paris[2].

Who were Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's parents?

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's father was Alexandre Brongniart[12]. Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart's mother was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret[13].

What did Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart do for work?

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart worked as botanist[5], paleontologist[6], geologist[7], and botanical collector[8].

What awards did Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[23].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Father Alexandre Brongniart
    Occupation botanist, paleontologist, geologist +1
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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