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Horace Bénédict de Saussure

Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born on February 17, 1740 in Conches, Switzerland and died on January 22, 1799, aged 58.

Born

February 17, 1740

Horace Bénédict de Saussure died aged 58.

Died: January 22, 1799

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Birthplace
Conches, Switzerland
Professions
rock climber, naturalist, university teacher, botanist, physicist, meteorologist, glaciologist, mountaineer, politician, geologist
Citizenship
France, Republic of Geneva

More about Horace Bénédict de Saussure

Zodiac sign
Aquarius

Family

Child
Albertine Necker de Saussure
Child
Nicolas Théodore de Saussure

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Questions people ask

How old was Horace Bénédict de Saussure when they died?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure died aged 58.

When is Horace Bénédict de Saussure’s birthday?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure’s recorded birthday is February 17.

Where was Horace Bénédict de Saussure born?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born in Conches, Switzerland.

When did Horace Bénédict de Saussure die?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure died on January 22, 1799.