Charles Chamberland

French microbiologist (1851-1908)
Person human Q1063929
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Charles Chamberland

Summary

Charles Chamberland is a human[1]. He was born in Chilly-le-Vignoble[2]. He was born on March 12, 1851[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 2, 1908[5]. He worked as a politician[6], biologist[7], physician[8], and chemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chilly-le-Vignoble[2], Charles Chamberland…
  • Charles Chamberland died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Charles Chamberland was born on March 12, 1851[3].
  • Charles Chamberland died on May 2, 1908[5].
  • Charles Chamberland held citizenship in France[11].
  • Charles Chamberland worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Chamberland worked as a biologist[7].
  • Charles Chamberland's professions included physician[8].
  • Charles Chamberland's professions included chemist[9].
  • Charles Chamberland's field of work was bacteriology[12].
  • Charles Chamberland held the position of member of the French National Assembly[13].
  • Among Charles Chamberland's employers was Pasteur Institute[14].
  • Charles Chamberland's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[15].
  • Charles Chamberland received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Charles Chamberland received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Charles Chamberland was influenced by Louis Pasteur[18].
  • Charles Chamberland is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Chamberland's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Chamberland's Commons category is recorded as Charles Chamberland[21].
  • Charles Chamberland's family name is recorded as Chamberland[22].
  • Charles Chamberland's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles Chamberland's work location is recorded as Paris[24].
  • Charles Chamberland studied under Louis Pasteur[25].
  • Charles Chamberland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Charles Chamberland's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Chamberland'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chilly-le-Vignoble[2], Charles Chamberland… he was born on March 12, 1851[3].

Education

Charles Chamberland was educated at École Normale Supérieure[15]. He studied under Louis Pasteur[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], biologist[7], physician[8], and chemist[9]. Charles Chamberland's field of work was bacteriology[12]. He was employed by Pasteur Institute[14]. He held the position of member of the French National Assembly[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[30], in France[31].

Death and Burial

Charles Chamberland died on May 2, 1908[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Chamberland include Chamberland filter[32], a filter[33], founded in 1884[34].

Why It Matters

Charles Chamberland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He is credited with the discovery of autoclave[37]. Entities named for him include Chamberland filter[32], a filter[33], founded in 1884[34].

FAQs

Where was Charles Chamberland born?

Charles Chamberland was born in Chilly-le-Vignoble[2].

Where did Charles Chamberland die?

Charles Chamberland passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Charles Chamberland do for work?

Charles Chamberland worked as politician[6], biologist[7], physician[8], and chemist[9].

Where did Charles Chamberland go to school?

Charles Chamberland was educated at École Normale Supérieure[15].

What awards did Charles Chamberland receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].

What did Charles Chamberland discover?

Charles Chamberland is credited as discoverer of autoclave[37].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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