Marcellin Berthelot

French chemist and politician (1827-1907)
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Marcellin Berthelot
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Marcellin Berthelot was born on October 25, 1827 · Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. He died on March 18, 1907 · Paris [18][2][3][5][19][6][7][20][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][17]. Berthelot's occupation was multifaceted, as he was a chemist, politician, Esperantist, physicist, and university teacher [21]. He was married to Sophie Berthelot and had four children: Philippe Berthelot, André Berthelot, René Berthelot, and Daniel Berthelot .

Berthelot's educational background included attending the Lycée Henri-IV and the Science Faculty of Paris . He was employed by the Collège de France from 1865 to 1907 [22]. His field of expertise encompassed physical chemistry, organic chemistry, organic compound, and politics [21]. Berthelot was influenced by Antoine Jérôme Balard .

Throughout his career, Berthelot received numerous awards, including the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Copley Medal, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Davy Medal, Concours général, and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as one more [23][24][25]. He held several prominent positions, such as irremovable senator from 1881 to 1907, Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1895 to 1896, Perpetual Secretary from 1900 onwards, and occupied seat 40 of the Académie française from 1900 to 1907 [26].

Berthelot was a member of several esteemed organizations, including the Royal Society, Société Philomathique de Paris, Académie Française, and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences . His diverse career and achievements reflect his broad range of interests and expertise. He spent his entire life in Paris, from his birth on October 25, 1827 · Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] to his death on March 18, 1907 · Paris [18][2][3][5][19][6][7][20][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][17].

Marcellin Berthelot

Summary

Marcellin Berthelot is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on October 25, 1827[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 18, 1907[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], politician[7], Esperantist[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marcellin Berthelot was born in Paris[2].
  • Born in former 7th arrondissement of Paris[12], Marcellin Berthelot…
  • Marcellin Berthelot died in Paris[4].
  • Marcellin Berthelot was born on October 25, 1827[3].
  • Marcellin Berthelot was born on 1827[13].
  • Marcellin Berthelot died on March 18, 1907[5].
  • Marcellin Berthelot died on 1907[14].
  • Marcellin Berthelot is buried at Panthéon[15].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's father was Jacques-Martin Berthelot[16].
  • Among Marcellin Berthelot's spouses was Sophie Berthelot[17].
  • A child of Marcellin Berthelot was Philippe Berthelot[18].
  • A child of Marcellin Berthelot was André Berthelot[19].
  • A child of Marcellin Berthelot was René Berthelot[20].
  • A child of Marcellin Berthelot was Daniel Berthelot[21].
  • Marcellin Berthelot held citizenship in France[22].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's professions included chemist[6].
  • Marcellin Berthelot worked as a politician[7].
  • Marcellin Berthelot worked as an Esperantist[8].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's professions included physicist[9].
  • Marcellin Berthelot worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's field of work was physical chemistry[23].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's field of work was organic chemistry[24].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's field of work was organic compound[25].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's field of work was politics[26].
  • Marcellin Berthelot's field of work was chemistry[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and former 7th arrondissement of Paris[12], a former arrondissement of Paris[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33]. Recorded date of birth include October 25, 1827[3] and 1827[13]. Marcellin Berthelot's father was Jacques-Martin Berthelot[16].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV[34], an educational facility[35], in France[36], founded in 1796[37] and Science Faculty of Paris[38], a faculty[39], in France[40], founded in 1811[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], politician[7], Esperantist[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include physical chemistry[23], a branch of chemistry[42]; organic chemistry[24], a branch of chemistry[43]; organic compound[25], a structural class of chemical entities[44]; politics[26], an academic discipline[45]; and chemistry[27], a branch of science[46]. Marcellin Berthelot was employed by Collège de France[47]. Positions held include irremovable senator[48], a position[49], in France[50]; Q36400359[51]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[52], a position[53], in France[54], founded in 1589[55]; Perpetual Secretary[56], a position[57]; and seat 40 of the Académie française[58]. He supervised Paul Sabatier as a doctoral student[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60], Copley Medal[61], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[62], Davy Medal[63], Concours général[64], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[65].

Personal Life

Among Marcellin Berthelot's spouses was Sophie Berthelot[17]. Children include Philippe Berthelot[18], a diplomat[66], 1866–1934[67], of France[68], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[69]; André Berthelot[19], a politician[70], 1862–1938[71], of France[72], awarded the Prize Louis Ancel[73]; René Berthelot[20], a philosopher[74], 1872–1960[75], of France[76]; and Daniel Berthelot[21], a biologist[77], 1865–1927[78], of France[79], awarded the Jecker Prize[80].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 18, 1907[5] and 1907[14]. Marcellin Berthelot passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[81]. Burial took place at Panthéon[15].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Marcellin Berthelot include Berthelot Islands[82], an island group[83].

Why It Matters

Marcellin Berthelot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

Works attributed to him include La Grande Encyclopédie[86], a reference work[87]. Entities named for him include Berthelot Islands[82], an island group[83].

His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Sabatier[88], a chemist[89], 1854–1941[90], of France[91], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[92], specialised in inorganic chemistry[93].

FAQs

Where was Marcellin Berthelot born?

Born in Paris[2], Marcellin Berthelot…

Where did Marcellin Berthelot die?

Marcellin Berthelot passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Marcellin Berthelot's parents?

Marcellin Berthelot's father was Jacques-Martin Berthelot[16].

Who was Marcellin Berthelot married to?

Marcellin Berthelot's spouses include Sophie Berthelot[17].

What did Marcellin Berthelot do for work?

Marcellin Berthelot worked as chemist[6], politician[7], Esperantist[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Marcellin Berthelot go to school?

Marcellin Berthelot was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[34] and Science Faculty of Paris[38].

What awards did Marcellin Berthelot receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60], Copley Medal[61], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[62], and Davy Medal[63].

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