Alcide d'Orbigny
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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 (591 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Couëron[2].
- 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 was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[25].
- A notable student of Alcide d'Orbigny was Jules-René Bourguignat[26].
- Alcide d'Orbigny received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[27].
Body
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[25]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of France[23] and professor[24], a title of authority[34]. A notable student of him was Jules-René Bourguignat[26].
Recognition
Alcide d'Orbigny received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[27].
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[35], a taxon[36].
Why It Matters
Alcide d'Orbigny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (591 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He is credited with the discovery of micropaleontology[39], a branch of paleontology[40]. Entities named for him include Ocellated Piculet[35], a taxon[36].
FAQs
Where was Alcide d'Orbigny born?
Born in Couëron[2].
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[27].
What did Alcide d'Orbigny discover?
Alcide d'Orbigny is credited as discoverer of micropaleontology[39].