Alfred François Donné

French biologist and physician (1801–1878)
Person human Q2835081
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Alfred François Donné

Summary

Alfred François Donné is a human[1]. Born in Noyon[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1801[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 7, 1878[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], physician[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and academy rector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alfred François Donné's place of birth was Noyon[2].
  • Alfred François Donné passed away in Paris[4].
  • Alfred François Donné was born on September 13, 1801[3].
  • Alfred François Donné died on March 7, 1878[5].
  • Alfred François Donné died on March 16, 1878[12].
  • Alfred François Donné held citizenship in France[13].
  • Alfred François Donné worked as a biologist[6].
  • Alfred François Donné worked as a physician[7].
  • Alfred François Donné's professions included botanist[8].
  • Alfred François Donné worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Alfred François Donné worked as an academy rector[10].
  • Alfred François Donné held the position of dean for the Academy of Montpellier[14].
  • Alfred François Donné held the position of dean for the academy of Strasbourg[15].
  • Alfred François Donné held the position of dean for the Academy of Montpellier[16].
  • A notable student of Alfred François Donné was Léon Foucault[17].
  • Alfred François Donné received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Alfred François Donné is recorded as male[19].
  • Alfred François Donné's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alfred François Donné's Commons category is recorded as Alfred François Donné[21].
  • Alfred François Donné earned the academic degree of law degree in French speaking countries[22].
  • Alfred François Donné earned the academic degree of Diplôme d'État de docteur en médecine[23].
  • Alfred François Donné's family name is recorded as Donné[24].
  • Alfred François Donné's given name is recorded as Alfred[25].
  • Alfred François Donné's given name is recorded as François[26].
  • Alfred François Donné's given name is recorded as Marie[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alfred François Donné's place of birth was Noyon[2]. He was born on September 13, 1801[3].

Education

Academic degrees include law degree in French speaking countries[22] and Diplôme d'État de docteur en médecine[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], physician[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and academy rector[10]. Positions held include dean for the Academy of Montpellier[14] and dean for the academy of Strasbourg[15]. A notable student of Alfred François Donné was Léon Foucault[17].

Recognition

Alfred François Donné received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 7, 1878[5] and March 16, 1878[12]. Alfred François Donné died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred François Donné ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alfred François Donné born?

Alfred François Donné was born in Noyon[2].

Where did Alfred François Donné die?

Alfred François Donné died in Paris[4].

What did Alfred François Donné do for work?

Alfred François Donné worked as biologist[6], physician[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and academy rector[10].

What awards did Alfred François Donné receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . education.persee.fr. education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . education.persee.fr. education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . education.persee.fr. education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . education.persee.fr. education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . education.persee.fr. education.persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, physician, botanist +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32083|batch #32083]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (25)"
  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Aliases
    Place of birth Noyon
    Award received Officer of the Legion of Honour
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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