Mathieu Orfila

Summary

Mathieu Orfila is a human^[1]. Born in Maó^[2], he… he was born on April 24, 1787^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on March 12, 1853^[5]. He worked as a physician^[6], chemist^[7], pharmacologist^[8], physiologist^[9], and toxicologist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Mathieu Orfila's place of birth was Maó^[2].
• Mathieu Orfila passed away in Paris^[4].
• Mathieu Orfila was born on April 24, 1787^[3].
• Mathieu Orfila died on March 12, 1853^[5].
• Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery^[12].
• Mathieu Orfila was married to Gabrielle Lesueur^[13].
• Mathieu Orfila held citizenship in Spain^[14].
• Mathieu Orfila held citizenship in France^[15].
• Mathieu Orfila worked as a physician^[6].
• Mathieu Orfila worked as a chemist^[7].
• Mathieu Orfila worked as a pharmacologist^[8].
• Mathieu Orfila worked as a physiologist^[9].
• Mathieu Orfila's professions included toxicologist^[10].
• Mathieu Orfila's professions included forensic scientist^[16].
• Among Mathieu Orfila's employers was Paris Medical Faculty^[17].
• Among Mathieu Orfila's employers was Paris Medical Faculty^[18].
• Mathieu Orfila was educated at University of Paris^[19].
• Mathieu Orfila's education included a stint at University of Barcelona^[20].
• Mathieu Orfila's education included a stint at University of Valencia^[21].
• A notable student of Mathieu Orfila was Pedro Mata y Fontanet^[22].
• Mathieu Orfila received the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[23].
• Mathieu Orfila received the honorary citizenship^[24].
• Mathieu Orfila was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine^[25].
• Mathieu Orfila was influenced by Louis Nicolas Vauquelin^[26].
• Mathieu Orfila was influenced by Joseph Proust^[27].

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Origins and Family

Mathieu Orfila's place of birth was Maó^[2]. He was born on April 24, 1787^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris^[19], a former entity^[28], in France^[29], founded in 1150^[30]; University of Barcelona^[20], a public university^[31], in Spain^[32], founded in 1842^[33], headquartered in Barcelona^[34]; and University of Valencia^[21], a public university^[35], in Spain^[36], founded in 1499^[37], headquartered in Valencia^[38]. Mathieu Orfila studied under Francesc Carbonell i Bravo^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician^[6], chemist^[7], pharmacologist^[8], physiologist^[9], toxicologist^[10], and forensic scientist^[16]. Employers include Paris Medical Faculty^[17], a medical school^[40], in France^[41], founded in 1808^[42]. A notable student of Mathieu Orfila was Pedro Mata y Fontanet^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[23], a grade of an order^[43], in France^[44] and honorary citizenship^[24], a type of award^[45].

Personal Life

Among Mathieu Orfila's spouses was Gabrielle Lesueur^[13].

Death and Burial

Mathieu Orfila died on March 12, 1853^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Mathieu Orfila ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Mathieu Orfila born?

Mathieu Orfila was born in Maó^[2].

Where did Mathieu Orfila die?

Mathieu Orfila passed away in Paris^[4].

Who was Mathieu Orfila married to?

Mathieu Orfila's spouses include Gabrielle Lesueur^[13].

What did Mathieu Orfila do for work?

Mathieu Orfila worked as physician^[6], chemist^[7], pharmacologist^[8], physiologist^[9], and toxicologist^[10].

Where did Mathieu Orfila go to school?

Mathieu Orfila was educated at University of Paris^[19], University of Barcelona^[20], and University of Valencia^[21].

What awards did Mathieu Orfila receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour^[23] and honorary citizenship^[24].