Auguste Houzeau

French chemist and agronomist (1829–1911)
Person human Q907119
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Auguste Houzeau

Summary

Auguste Houzeau is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elbeuf[2]. He was born on March 3, 1829[3]. He died in Rouen[4]. He died on February 17, 1911[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and agronomist[7].

Key Facts

  • Auguste Houzeau's place of birth was Elbeuf[2].
  • Auguste Houzeau died in Rouen[4].
  • Auguste Houzeau was born on March 3, 1829[3].
  • Auguste Houzeau died on February 17, 1911[5].
  • Auguste Houzeau is buried at Cimetière monumental de Rouen[8].
  • Auguste Houzeau held citizenship in France[9].
  • Auguste Houzeau worked as a chemist[6].
  • Auguste Houzeau's professions included agronomist[7].
  • Auguste Houzeau held the position of president[10].
  • Among Auguste Houzeau's employers was Lycée Pierre-Corneille[11].
  • Auguste Houzeau's education included a stint at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Auguste Houzeau is ozone layer[13].
  • Auguste Houzeau received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Auguste Houzeau received the Jecker Prize[15].
  • Auguste Houzeau received the Order of the Lion and the Sun[16].
  • Auguste Houzeau received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Auguste Houzeau received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[18].
  • Auguste Houzeau was a member of French Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Auguste Houzeau was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[20].
  • Auguste Houzeau was a member of Q3487731[21].
  • Auguste Houzeau was a member of Société industrielle de Rouen[22].
  • Auguste Houzeau was a member of Société libre d'émulation de la Seine-Maritime[23].
  • Auguste Houzeau was a member of Q99397805[24].
  • Auguste Houzeau is recorded as male[25].
  • Auguste Houzeau's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Elbeuf[2], Auguste Houzeau… he was born on March 3, 1829[3].

Education

Auguste Houzeau's education included a stint at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[12]. He studied under Jean-Baptiste Boussingault[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and agronomist[7]. Among Auguste Houzeau's employers was Lycée Pierre-Corneille[11]. He held the position of president[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Auguste Houzeau is ozone layer[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Jecker Prize[15], a science award[30]; Order of the Lion and the Sun[16], an order[31], in Qajar Iran[32], founded in 1808[33]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[18], an award[36], in France[37].

Death and Burial

Auguste Houzeau died on February 17, 1911[5]. He died in Rouen[4]. He is buried at Cimetière monumental de Rouen[8].

FAQs

Where was Auguste Houzeau born?

Auguste Houzeau was born in Elbeuf[2].

Where did Auguste Houzeau die?

Auguste Houzeau passed away in Rouen[4].

What did Auguste Houzeau do for work?

Auguste Houzeau worked as chemist[6] and agronomist[7].

Where did Auguste Houzeau go to school?

Auguste Houzeau was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[12].

What awards did Auguste Houzeau receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Jecker Prize[15], Order of the Lion and the Sun[16], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

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  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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