Pierre François Olive Rayer

French dermatologist and pathologist
Person human Q1152713
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Pierre François Olive Rayer

Summary

Pierre François Olive Rayer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint-Sylvain[2]. He was born on March 8, 1793[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on September 10, 1867[5]. He worked as a dermatologist[6], pathologist[7], and physiologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Pierre François Olive Rayer's place of birth was Saint-Sylvain[2].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer died in Paris[4].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was born on March 8, 1793[3].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer died on September 10, 1867[5].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was married to Aline Verdier de Lacoste[10].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer held citizenship in France[11].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer's professions included dermatologist[6].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer worked as a pathologist[7].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer worked as a physiologist[8].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[12].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was employed by University of Paris[13].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer's education included a stint at University of Caen Normandy[14].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[20].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[22].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer is recorded as male[25].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Pierre François Olive Rayer's Commons category is recorded as Pierre François Olive Rayer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Sylvain[2], Pierre François Olive Rayer… he was born on March 8, 1793[3].

Education

Pierre François Olive Rayer's education included a stint at University of Caen Normandy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include dermatologist[6], pathologist[7], and physiologist[8]. Pierre François Olive Rayer was employed by University of Paris[13]. He held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[30]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[20], a grade of an order[37], in Sweden[38].

Personal Life

Pierre François Olive Rayer was married to Aline Verdier de Lacoste[10].

Death and Burial

Pierre François Olive Rayer died on September 10, 1867[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre François Olive Rayer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Pierre François Olive Rayer born?

Born in Saint-Sylvain[2], Pierre François Olive Rayer…

Where did Pierre François Olive Rayer die?

Pierre François Olive Rayer passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Pierre François Olive Rayer married to?

Pierre François Olive Rayer's spouses include Aline Verdier de Lacoste[10].

What did Pierre François Olive Rayer do for work?

Pierre François Olive Rayer worked as dermatologist[6], pathologist[7], and physiologist[8].

Where did Pierre François Olive Rayer go to school?

Pierre François Olive Rayer was educated at University of Caen Normandy[14].

What awards did Pierre François Olive Rayer receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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