Pierre Joseph Pelletier

French chemist (1788-1842)
Person human Q715164
Pierre Joseph Pelletier
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Pierre Joseph Pelletier

Summary

Pierre Joseph Pelletier is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on March 22, 1788[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on July 19, 1842[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], pharmacist[7], botanist[8], and biochemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Pierre Joseph Pelletier…
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier passed away in Paris[4].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier was born on March 22, 1788[3].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier died on July 19, 1842[5].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's father was Bertrand Pelletier[11].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier held citizenship in France[12].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's professions included chemist[6].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier worked as a pharmacist[7].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's professions included botanist[8].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier worked as a biochemist[9].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's field of work was chemistry[13].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier received the Montyon Science Award[14].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier was a member of French Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[16].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier is recorded as male[17].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's Commons category is recorded as Pierre Joseph Pelletier[19].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's family name is recorded as Pelletier[20].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's given name is recorded as Pierre[21].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[22].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Joseph Pelletier'}[24].
  • Pierre Joseph Pelletier's writing language is recorded as French[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Pierre Joseph Pelletier… he was born on March 22, 1788[3]. His father was Bertrand Pelletier[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], pharmacist[7], botanist[8], and biochemist[9]. Pierre Joseph Pelletier's field of work was chemistry[13].

Recognition

Pierre Joseph Pelletier received the Montyon Science Award[14].

Death and Burial

Pierre Joseph Pelletier died on July 19, 1842[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Joseph Pelletier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He is credited with the discovery of toluene[28], a type of chemical entity[29].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Joseph Pelletier born?

Pierre Joseph Pelletier's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Joseph Pelletier die?

Pierre Joseph Pelletier passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Pierre Joseph Pelletier's parents?

Pierre Joseph Pelletier's father was Bertrand Pelletier[11].

What did Pierre Joseph Pelletier do for work?

Pierre Joseph Pelletier worked as chemist[6], pharmacist[7], botanist[8], and biochemist[9].

What awards did Pierre Joseph Pelletier receive?

Honors received include Montyon Science Award[14].

What did Pierre Joseph Pelletier discover?

Pierre Joseph Pelletier is credited as discoverer of toluene[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . catalogue.beic.it. catalogue.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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