Eugène-Melchior Péligot

French chemist (1811–1890)
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Eugène-Melchior Péligot

Summary

Eugène-Melchior Péligot is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on February 24, 1811[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 15, 1890[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was born in Paris[2].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot passed away in Paris[4].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was born on February 24, 1811[3].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was born on March 24, 1811[8].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot died on April 15, 1890[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot is buried at Grave of Péligot[10].
  • Among Eugène-Melchior Péligot's spouses was Eugénie-Rosalie-Bernardine Péligot[11].
  • A child of Eugène-Melchior Péligot was Berthe-Adèle Péligot[12].
  • A child of Eugène-Melchior Péligot was Maurice-Jules Péligot[13].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot held citizenship in France[14].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot's professions included chemist[6].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot held the position of president[15].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was educated at École Centrale Paris[17].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was a member of French Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was a member of Société française de photographie[23].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[24].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot is recorded as male[25].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Eugène-Melchior Péligot's Commons category is recorded as Eugène-Melchior Péligot[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène-Melchior Péligot's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 24, 1811[3] and March 24, 1811[8].

Education

Eugène-Melchior Péligot was educated at École Centrale Paris[17].

Career and Affiliations

Eugène-Melchior Péligot worked as a chemist[6]. Positions held include president[15], a corporate title[28] and president of the French Academy of Sciences[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[35], in France[36].

Personal Life

Among Eugène-Melchior Péligot's spouses was Eugénie-Rosalie-Bernardine Péligot[11]. Children include Berthe-Adèle Péligot[12] and Maurice-Jules Péligot[13], 1852–1908[37].

Death and Burial

Eugène-Melchior Péligot died on April 15, 1890[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[9] and Grave of Péligot[10].

Why It Matters

Eugène-Melchior Péligot has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Eugène-Melchior Péligot born?

Eugène-Melchior Péligot's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Eugène-Melchior Péligot die?

Eugène-Melchior Péligot passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Eugène-Melchior Péligot married to?

Eugène-Melchior Péligot's spouses include Eugénie-Rosalie-Bernardine Péligot[11].

What did Eugène-Melchior Péligot do for work?

Eugène-Melchior Péligot worked as chemist[6].

Where did Eugène-Melchior Péligot go to school?

Eugène-Melchior Péligot was educated at École Centrale Paris[17].

What awards did Eugène-Melchior Péligot receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Commander of the Legion of Honour[20], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . French Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Le cimetière du Père-Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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