Alexander Marcet

Genevan and British physician
Person human Q122756
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Alexander Marcet

Summary

Alexander Marcet is a human[1]. Born in Geneva[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1770[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 19, 1822[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Geneva[2], Alexander Marcet…
  • Alexander Marcet died in London[4].
  • Alexander Marcet was born on August 1, 1770[3].
  • Alexander Marcet was born on January 1, 1770[10].
  • Alexander Marcet died on October 19, 1822[5].
  • Alexander Marcet's father was Marc Marcet[11].
  • Alexander Marcet's mother was Louise-Marguerite Nadal[12].
  • Among Alexander Marcet's spouses was Jane Marcet[13].
  • A child of Alexander Marcet was Sophia Marcet[14].
  • A child of Alexander Marcet was Francis Marcet[15].
  • Alexander Marcet held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[16].
  • Alexander Marcet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Alexander Marcet's professions included chemist[6].
  • Alexander Marcet's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Marcet worked as a physician[8].
  • Alexander Marcet was employed by University of Geneva[18].
  • Alexander Marcet was educated at University of Edinburgh[19].
  • Alexander Marcet was educated at University of Geneva[20].
  • Alexander Marcet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Alexander Marcet was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[22].
  • Alexander Marcet was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Alexander Marcet's religion is recorded as reformed[24].
  • Alexander Marcet is recorded as male[25].
  • Alexander Marcet's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alexander Marcet's Commons category is recorded as Alexandre Marcet[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Alexander Marcet… Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1770[3] and January 1, 1770[10]. His father was Marc Marcet[11]. His mother was Louise-Marguerite Nadal[12].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Geneva[20], a public research university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1559[34], headquartered in Geneva[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. Among Alexander Marcet's employers was University of Geneva[18].

Recognition

Alexander Marcet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Marcet's spouses was Jane Marcet[13]. Children include Sophia Marcet[14], 1810–1877[36] and Francis Marcet[15], a scientist[37], 1803–1883[38]. His religion is recorded as reformed[24].

Death and Burial

Alexander Marcet died on October 19, 1822[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Marcet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Marcet born?

Born in Geneva[2], Alexander Marcet…

Where did Alexander Marcet die?

Alexander Marcet died in London[4].

Who were Alexander Marcet's parents?

Alexander Marcet's father was Marc Marcet[11]. Alexander Marcet's mother was Louise-Marguerite Nadal[12].

Who was Alexander Marcet married to?

Alexander Marcet's spouses include Jane Marcet[13].

What did Alexander Marcet do for work?

Alexander Marcet worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8].

Where did Alexander Marcet go to school?

Alexander Marcet was educated at University of Edinburgh[19] and University of Geneva[20].

What awards did Alexander Marcet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Award received Fellow of the Royal Society
    Country of citizenship Republic of Geneva, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Occupation chemist, university teacher, physician
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