How old was Alexandre Brongniart?

Alexandre Brongniart died on October 7, 1847 at the age of 77.

When is Alexandre Brongniart's birthday?

Alexandre Brongniart was born on February 5, 1770.

Where was Alexandre Brongniart born?

Alexandre Brongniart was born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris.

What is Alexandre Brongniart's zodiac sign?

Alexandre Brongniart's zodiac sign is Aquarius.

What is Alexandre Brongniart's nationality?

Alexandre Brongniart is a citizen of France.

What does Alexandre Brongniart do?

Alexandre Brongniart is known as botanist, geologist, chemist, mineralogist.

Who has Alexandre Brongniart been married to?

According to Wikidata, Alexandre Brongniart's spouse is or was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret.

How many children did Alexandre Brongniart have?

Wikidata lists 3 children of Alexandre Brongniart.

Alexandre Brongniart

French scientist (1770 – 1847)

Died aged 77AquariusFrance

Biography

Alexandre Brongniart (5 February 1770 – 7 October 1847) was a French chemist, mineralogist, geologist, paleontologist, and zoologist, who collaborated with Georges Cuvier on a study of the geology of the region around Paris. Observing fossil content as well as lithology in sequences, he classified Tertiary formations and was responsible for defining 19th century geological studies as a subject of science by assembling observations and classifications.

Brongniart was also the founder of the Musée national de Céramique-Sèvres (National Museum of Ceramics), having been director of the Sèvres Porcelain Factory from 1800 to 1847.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

President of the Geological Society of France
professor
director
president of the French Academy of Sciences

Family

Spouse(s): Cécile Coquebert de Montbret
Children: Adolphe-Théodore BrongniartHerminie-Caroline BrongniartMathilde-Émilie Brongniart
Parents: Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart
Siblings: Alexandrine-Émilie BrongniartLouise Brongniart

Awards & honours (4)

Officer of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Foreign Member of the Royal Society

Quick answers about Alexandre Brongniart

How old was Alexandre Brongniart?: Alexandre Brongniart died on October 7, 1847 at the age of 77.
When is Alexandre Brongniart's birthday?: Alexandre Brongniart was born on February 5, 1770.
Where was Alexandre Brongniart born?: Alexandre Brongniart was born in former 6th arrondissement of Paris.
What is Alexandre Brongniart's zodiac sign?: Alexandre Brongniart's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
What is Alexandre Brongniart's nationality?: Alexandre Brongniart is a citizen of France.
What does Alexandre Brongniart do?: Alexandre Brongniart is known as botanist, geologist, chemist, mineralogist.
Who has Alexandre Brongniart been married to?: According to Wikidata, Alexandre Brongniart's spouse is or was Cécile Coquebert de Montbret.
How many children did Alexandre Brongniart have?: Wikidata lists 3 children of Alexandre Brongniart.