Charles François de Cisternay du Fay

Summary

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay is a human^[1]. He was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on September 14, 1698^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on July 16, 1739^[5]. He worked as a chemist^[6], physicist^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Paris^[2], Charles François de Cisternay du Fay…
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay passed away in Paris^[4].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was born on September 14, 1698^[3].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay died on July 16, 1739^[5].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's father was Charles-Jérôme de Cisternay du Fay^[10].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay held citizenship in France^[11].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's professions included chemist^[6].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's professions included physicist^[7].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's professions included writer^[8].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay held the position of director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle^[12].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[13].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was a member of Royal Society^[14].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[15].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay is recorded as male^[16].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's Commons category is recorded as Charles François de Cisternay du Fay^[18].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[19].
• The cause of death was smallpox^[20].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was part of the conflict War of the Quadruple Alliance^[21].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's family name is recorded as de Cisternay^[22].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's family name is recorded as du Fay^[23].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's given name is recorded as Charles^[24].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[25].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)^[26].
• Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's described by source is recorded as Physicists: Biographical Dictionary^[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was born in Paris^[2]. He was born on September 14, 1698^[3]. His father was Charles-Jérôme de Cisternay du Fay^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist^[6], physicist^[7], and writer^[8]. Charles François de Cisternay du Fay held the position of director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle^[12].

Recognition

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[13].

Death and Burial

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay died on July 16, 1739^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was smallpox^[20].

Why It Matters

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles François de Cisternay du Fay born?

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was born in Paris^[2].

Where did Charles François de Cisternay du Fay die?

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay died in Paris^[4].

Who were Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's parents?

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay's father was Charles-Jérôme de Cisternay du Fay^[10].

What did Charles François de Cisternay du Fay do for work?

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay worked as chemist^[6], physicist^[7], and writer^[8].

What awards did Charles François de Cisternay du Fay receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[13].