Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
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Summary
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born on April 15, 1772[1], in Étampes[2]. He died on June 19, 1844[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], zoologist[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,566 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Grave of Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[12]
- Spouse: Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[13]
- Child: Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Ethnic group: French[16]
- Occupation: anatomist[17], physician[18]
- Field of work: zoology[19]
- Position held: Member of the Chamber of Representatives[20], president of the French Academy of Sciences[21]
- Employer: Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[22]
- Educated at: University of Paris[23]
- Student: Henri Braconnot[24]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[25]
- Member of: Société Philomathique de Paris[26], French Academy of Sciences[27], Académie Nationale de Médecine[28], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[29], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[30]
- Influenced by: Mathurin Jacques Brisson[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[33]
- Commons category: Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[34]
- Residence: France[35]
- Family name: Saint-Hilaire[36]
- Given name: Étienne[37]
- Author citation (zoology): Geoffroy[38]
- Commons gallery: Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[39]
- Work location: Paris[40]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[41], BEIC Digital Library[42], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[43], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[45], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire include Phrynops geoffroanus[49], a taxon[50] and 12896 Geoffroy[51], an asteroid[52].
Why It Matters
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[55], a zoologist[56], 1805–1861[57], of France[58], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[59] and Frédéric Gérard[60], a botanist[61], 1806–1857[62], of France[63], specialised in botany[64].
Entities named for him include Phrynops geoffroanus[49], a taxon[50] and 12896 Geoffroy[51], an asteroid[52].
FAQs
Where was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire born?
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's place of birth was Étampes[2].
Where did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire die?
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died in Paris[4].
Who was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire married to?
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's spouses include Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[13].
What did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire do for work?
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a politician[5], zoologist[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire go to school?
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was educated at University of Paris[23].
What awards did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
Who did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire influence?
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire has been cited as an influence by Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[55] and Frédéric Gérard[60].