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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Mathieu Orfila
1787-04-24 – 1853-03-12
Life & Legacy
Mathieu Joseph Bonaventure Orfila (Catalan: Mateu Josep Bonaventura Orfila i Rotger) (24 April 1787 – 12 March 1853) was a Spanish born French toxicologist and chemist, regarded as father of modern toxicology.
Occupation & Career
physician, chemist, pharmacologist, physiologist, toxicologist, forensic scientist
Education
University of Paris; University of Barcelona; University of Valencia
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Legion of Honour; honorary citizenship
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour · honorary citizenship
Employer
Paris Medical Faculty
Organizations & Memberships
Académie Nationale de Médecine
Education & Institutions
University of Barcelona · University of Paris · University of Valencia
Verified Legacy Record
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honorary citizenship
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q704342 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Gabrielle Lesueur
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q704342 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q704342 — wikidata View source
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