Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

French naturalist who established the principle of "unity of composition" (1772-1844)
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Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
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Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

Summary

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is a human[1]. His place of birth was Étampes[2]. He was born on April 15, 1772[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 19, 1844[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], politician[7], zoologist[8], naturalist[9], and ornithologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's place of birth was Étampes[2].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died in Paris[4].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born on April 15, 1772[3].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died on June 19, 1844[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire is buried at Grave of Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[13].
  • Among Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's spouses was Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[14].
  • A child of Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[15].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire held citizenship in France[16].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a biologist[6].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a politician[7].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as an ornithologist[10].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as a botanical collector[17].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's field of work was zoology[18].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire held the position of député de Seine-et-Oise[19].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Among Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's education included a stint at University of Paris[22].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of Société Philomathique de Paris[24].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of French Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[26].
  • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was born in Étampes[2]. He was born on April 15, 1772[3].

Education

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was educated at University of Paris[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], politician[7], zoologist[8], naturalist[9], ornithologist[10], and botanical collector[17]. Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's field of work was zoology[18]. He was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21]. Positions held include député de Seine-et-Oise[19] and president of the French Academy of Sciences[20].

Recognition

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].

Personal Life

Among Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire's spouses was Angélique-Jeanne-Louise-Pauline Brière de Mondétour[14]. A child of him was Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[15].

Death and Burial

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire died on June 19, 1844[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire include Phrynops geoffroanus[28], a taxon[29] and 12896 Geoffroy[30], an asteroid[31].

Why It Matters

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[34], a zoologist[35], 1805–1861[36], of France[37], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[38] and Frédéric Gérard[39], a botanist[40], 1806–1857[41], of France[42], specialised in botany[43].

Entities named for him include Phrynops geoffroanus[28], a taxon[29] and 12896 Geoffroy[30], an asteroid[31].

FAQs

Where was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire born?

Born in Étampes[2], Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire…

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[14].

What did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire do for work?

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire worked as biologist[6], politician[7], zoologist[8], naturalist[9], and ornithologist[10].

Where did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire go to school?

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire was educated at University of Paris[22].

What awards did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].

Who did Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire influence?

Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire has been cited as an influence by Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire[34] and Frédéric Gérard[39].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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