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Léon Metchnikoff
Russian scientist, journalist and anarchist (1838–1888)
Léon Metchnikoff was born on May 18, 1838 in Saint Petersburg, Russia and died on June 18, 1888, aged 50.
Born
May 18, 1838
Léon Metchnikoff died aged 50.
Died: June 18, 1888
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- Birthplace
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Professions
- geographer, sociologist, revolutionary, university teacher, ethnologist, journalist, historian
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Switzerland
More about Léon Metchnikoff
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Pseudonyms
- Эмиль Денегри
Family
- Sibling
- Élie Metchnikoff
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Questions people ask
How old was Léon Metchnikoff when they died?
Léon Metchnikoff died aged 50.
When is Léon Metchnikoff’s birthday?
Léon Metchnikoff’s recorded birthday is May 18.
Where was Léon Metchnikoff born?
Léon Metchnikoff was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
When did Léon Metchnikoff die?
Léon Metchnikoff died on June 18, 1888.