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Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare

1741 – 1800

French physicist

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About Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare

Lived 1741 – 1800 (aged 58). Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare was a French physicist.

Publications

De l’électricité des végétaux (1783) "The electrification of vegetables"

De l’électricité du corps humain dans l’état de santé et de maladie (1786) "The electricity of the human body in the state of health and disease"

De l’électricité des météores (1787) "The electricity of the meteors"

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Important facts

Born
21 October 1741, Lyon
Birth century
18th century
Died
21 April 1800, Lyon
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare?

French physicist

When was Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare born?

Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare was born on 21 October 1741 in Lyon.

When did Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare die?

Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare died on 21 April 1800 in Lyon.

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Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare was a physicist.

What nationality was Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare?

Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare

· Wikidata: Q3383958

· DBpedia: Pierre Bertholon de Saint-Lazare

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