Alcide d'Orbigny

Summary

Alcide d'Orbigny is a human^[1]. He was born in Couëron^[2]. He was born on September 6, 1802^[3]. He died in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine^[4]. He died on June 30, 1857^[5]. He worked as a botanist^[6], geologist^[7], explorer^[8], paleontologist^[9], and entomologist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Couëron^[2], Alcide d'Orbigny…
• Alcide d'Orbigny died in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine^[4].
• Alcide d'Orbigny was born on September 6, 1802^[3].
• Alcide d'Orbigny died on June 30, 1857^[5].
• Alcide d'Orbigny is buried at Cimetière communal de Pierrefitte-sur-Seine^[12].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's father was Charles Marie d'Orbigny^[13].
• A child of Alcide d'Orbigny was Henri d'Orbigny^[14].
• Alcide d'Orbigny held citizenship in France^[15].
• Alcide d'Orbigny worked as a botanist^[6].
• Alcide d'Orbigny worked as a geologist^[7].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's professions included explorer^[8].
• Alcide d'Orbigny worked as a paleontologist^[9].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's professions included entomologist^[10].
• Alcide d'Orbigny worked as a zoologist^[16].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's field of work was archaeology^[17].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's field of work was geology^[18].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's field of work was zoology^[19].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's field of work was paleontology^[20].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's field of work was anthropology^[21].
• Alcide d'Orbigny's field of work was stratigraphy^[22].
• Alcide d'Orbigny held the position of President of the Geological Society of France^[23].
• Alcide d'Orbigny held the position of professor^[24].
• Alcide d'Orbigny held the position of Q115433676^[25].
• Among Alcide d'Orbigny's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[26].
• A notable student of Alcide d'Orbigny was Jules-René Bourguignat^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alcide d'Orbigny's place of birth was Couëron^[2]. He was born on September 6, 1802^[3]. His father was Charles Marie d'Orbigny^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist^[6], geologist^[7], explorer^[8], paleontologist^[9], entomologist^[10], and zoologist^[16]. Fields of work include archaeology^[17], an academic discipline^[28]; geology^[18], a branch of science^[29]; zoology^[19], a branch of biology^[30]; paleontology^[20], an academic discipline^[31]; anthropology^[21], an academic discipline^[32]; and stratigraphy^[22], a branch of geology^[33]. Among Alcide d'Orbigny's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[26]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of France^[23]; professor^[24], a title of authority^[34]; and Q115433676^[25]. A notable student of him was Jules-René Bourguignat^[27].

Recognition

Alcide d'Orbigny received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations^[35].

Personal Life

A child of Alcide d'Orbigny was Henri d'Orbigny^[14].

Death and Burial

Alcide d'Orbigny died on June 30, 1857^[5]. He passed away in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine^[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière communal de Pierrefitte-sur-Seine^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alcide d'Orbigny include Ocellated Piculet^[36], a taxon^[37].

Why It Matters

Alcide d'Orbigny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

He is credited with the discovery of micropaleontology^[40], a branch of paleontology^[41]. Entities named for him include Ocellated Piculet^[36], a taxon^[37].

FAQs

Where was Alcide d'Orbigny born?

Born in Couëron^[2], Alcide d'Orbigny…

Where did Alcide d'Orbigny die?

Alcide d'Orbigny died in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine^[4].

Who were Alcide d'Orbigny's parents?

Alcide d'Orbigny's father was Charles Marie d'Orbigny^[13].

What did Alcide d'Orbigny do for work?

Alcide d'Orbigny worked as botanist^[6], geologist^[7], explorer^[8], paleontologist^[9], and entomologist^[10].

What awards did Alcide d'Orbigny receive?

Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations^[35].

What did Alcide d'Orbigny discover?

Alcide d'Orbigny is credited as discoverer of micropaleontology^[40].