Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau
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Summary
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau was born on July 20, 1700[1], in Paris[2]. He died on August 22, 1782[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], engineer[6], entomologist[7], physicist[8], and agronomist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (500 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Pithiviers[11]
- Father: Alexandre Duhamel[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: marine engineer[14], meteorologist[15], naturalist[16], jurist[17]
- Field of work: botany[18]
- Notable work: École d'application du Génie maritime[19]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[20]
- Member of: Royal Society[21], French Academy of Sciences[22], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[23], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24], Q140198630[25], Russian Academy of Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau[28]
- Archives at: International Institute of Social History[29]
- Given name: Henri[30], Louis[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau[32]
- Commons gallery: Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau[33]
- Work location: Paris[34]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], BEIC Digital Library[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
- Commons Creator page: Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau[40]
- Name in native language: Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau[41]
- Owner of: Scale model of Entreprenant as masting hulk-MnM 13 PA 11[42]
Why It Matters
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Michele Troja[45], a physician[46], 1747–1827[47], of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies[48].
FAQs
Where was Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau born?
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau die?
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau died in Paris[4].
Who were Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau's parents?
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau's father was Alexandre Duhamel[12].
What did Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau do for work?
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau worked as a botanist[5], engineer[6], entomologist[7], physicist[8], and agronomist[9].
What awards did Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
Who did Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau influence?
Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau has been cited as an influence by Michele Troja[45].