Georges Cuvier
French naturalist, zoologist and paleontologist (1769–1832)
Georges Cuvier was born on August 23, 1769 in Montbéliard and died on May 13, 1832 in former 12th arrondissement of Paris, aged 62. Recorded occupations: paleontologist, politician, zoologist, ornithologist, university teacher and professor. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Peers, director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Member of the Académie française, vice president and chairperson. Fields of work: comparative anatomy, zoology, paleontology and natural science. Notable works include “Le Règne Animal”. Educated at University of Stuttgart. Honours include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Foreign Member of the Royal Society and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower. Member of Royal Society of London, Société Philomathique de Paris, Académie Française and Academy of Science for Public Utility.
- Born
- August 23, 1769 · Montbéliard
- Died
- May 13, 1832 · former 12th arrondissement of Paris
- Age at death
- 62
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- paleontologist, politician, zoologist, ornithologist, university teacher, professor
- Positions held
- member of the Chamber of Peers, director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Member of the Académie française, vice president, chairperson
- Notable works
- Le Règne Animal
- Education
- University of Stuttgart
- Honours
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, 72 names on the Eiffel Tower
- Wikipedia editions
- 72 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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