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Alfred François Donné

1801 – 1878

French biologist and physician

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About Alfred François Donné

Lived 1801 – 1878 (aged 76). Alfred François Donné was a French biologist, physician, botanist, university teacher, academy rector and independent publisher, known for Leukemia and Trichomonas vaginalis.

Alfred François Donné (13 September 1801 – 7 March 1878) was a French bacteriologist and medical doctor. He was born in Noyon, France, and died in Paris. Donné was the discoverer of Trichomonas vaginalis. He was also the inventor of the photomicrography.

Léon Foucault was his student and laboratory assistant, and he remained a friend and supporter of Foucault until the latter's death.

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Important facts

Born

13 September 1801, Noyon

Birth century

19th century

Died

7 March 1878, Paris

Occupation

Biologist, physician, botanist, university teacher, academy rector, independent publisher

Nationality

France

Known for

Leukemia, Trichomonas vaginalis

Positions held

Dean for the Academy of Montpellier, Dean for the academy of Strasbourg

Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour

Also known as

Alfred Donné, A. Donné, Donné, Alfred Marie François Donné

People in Alfred François Donné's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Léon Foucault

1819 – 1868

Physicist

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alfred François Donné's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred François Donné?

French biologist and physician (1801–1878)

When was Alfred François Donné born?

Alfred François Donné was born on 13 September 1801 in Noyon.

When did Alfred François Donné die?

Alfred François Donné died on 7 March 1878 in Paris.

What was Alfred François Donné's occupation?

Alfred François Donné was a biologist, physician, botanist, university teacher, academy rector and independent publisher.

What was Alfred François Donné known for?

Alfred François Donné was known for Leukemia and Trichomonas vaginalis.

What nationality was Alfred François Donné?

Alfred François Donné was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred François Donné

· Wikidata: Q2835081

· DBpedia: Alfred François Donné

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