Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton

French zoologist and mineralogist

Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton - Scientists & Innovators born May 29th, 1716
Born
Died

1800
226 years ago — 84 years old

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Scientists & Innovators

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France

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Contributed significantly to the fields of zoology and mineralogy. Played a crucial role in the development of systematic biology. Served as a member of the French Academy of Sciences. Collaborated with Georges Buffon on the extensive multi-volume work, 'Histoire Naturelle', which sought to systematically categorize animals and minerals, enhancing the understanding of natural history in the 18th century.

Worked on 'Histoire Naturelle' with Buffon

Contributed to the classification of animals

Advanced the study of mineralogy

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