Philibert Commerson

Summary

Philibert Commerson is a human^[1]. Born in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne^[2], he… he was born on November 18, 1727^[3]. He passed away in Mauritius Island^[4]. He died on March 13, 1773^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], botanist^[7], entomologist^[8], physician^[9], and ichthyologist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Philibert Commerson's place of birth was Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne^[2].
• Philibert Commerson died in Mauritius Island^[4].
• Philibert Commerson was born on November 18, 1727^[3].
• Philibert Commerson died on March 13, 1773^[5].
• Philibert Commerson died on April 13, 1773^[12].
• Philibert Commerson held citizenship in France^[13].
• Philibert Commerson worked as an explorer^[6].
• Philibert Commerson's professions included botanist^[7].
• Philibert Commerson's professions included entomologist^[8].
• Philibert Commerson's professions included physician^[9].
• Philibert Commerson's professions included ichthyologist^[10].
• Philibert Commerson worked as a botanical collector^[14].
• Philibert Commerson's field of work was botany^[15].
• Among Philibert Commerson's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[16].
• Philibert Commerson was educated at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier^[17].
• Philibert Commerson is recorded as male^[18].
• Philibert Commerson's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Philibert Commerson's Commons category is recorded as Philibert Commerson^[20].
• Philibert Commerson's family name is recorded as Commerson^[21].
• Philibert Commerson's given name is recorded as Philibert^[22].
• Philibert Commerson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Philibert Commerson^[23].
• Philibert Commerson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[24].
• Philibert Commerson's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[25].
• Philibert Commerson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[26].
• Philibert Commerson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Philibert Commerson'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Philibert Commerson was born in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne^[2]. He was born on November 18, 1727^[3].

Education

Philibert Commerson's education included a stint at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], botanist^[7], entomologist^[8], physician^[9], ichthyologist^[10], and botanical collector^[14]. Philibert Commerson's field of work was botany^[15]. He was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 13, 1773^[5] and April 13, 1773^[12]. Philibert Commerson died in Mauritius Island^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philibert Commerson include White Sucker^[28], a taxon^[29]; Commerson's dolphin^[30], a taxon^[31]; Scomberomorus commerson^[32], a taxon^[33]; Bluespotted cornetfish^[34], a taxon^[35]; Commerson's frogfish^[36], a taxon^[37]; Commerson Crater^[38], a volcanic crater^[39], in France^[40]; Commersonia^[41], a taxon^[42]; and Hypostomus commersoni^[43], a taxon^[44].

Why It Matters

Philibert Commerson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Entities named for him include White Sucker^[28], a taxon^[29]; Commerson's dolphin^[30], a taxon^[31]; Scomberomorus commerson^[32], a taxon^[33]; Bluespotted cornetfish^[34], a taxon^[35]; Commerson's frogfish^[36], a taxon^[37]; and Commerson Crater^[38], a volcanic crater^[39], in France^[40].

FAQs

Where was Philibert Commerson born?

Philibert Commerson was born in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne^[2].

Where did Philibert Commerson die?

Philibert Commerson passed away in Mauritius Island^[4].

What did Philibert Commerson do for work?

Philibert Commerson worked as explorer^[6], botanist^[7], entomologist^[8], physician^[9], and ichthyologist^[10].

Where did Philibert Commerson go to school?

Philibert Commerson was educated at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier^[17].