Georges Cuvier
Zoologist

Georges Cuvier Net Worth

Georges Cuvier was a French naturalist and zoologist born on August 23, 1769. He is best known for establishing the taxonomy practice of grouping classes into phyla and for certifying extinction of species as a fact. He was a major contributor to the field of zoology and his work has had a lasting impact on the scientific community.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 23, 1769
Birth Place France
Age 250 YEARS OLD
Died On May 13, 1832 (age 62)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $3 billion (2024)

About

French naturalist and Zoologist known for establishing the taxonomy practice of grouping classes into phyla and certified extinction of species as a fact.

Before Fame

He joined the Academy of Science at the Institut de France and established the fact that African and Indian elephants are different species.

Trivia

He was also an imperial councilor during the reign of Napoleon.

Family Life

His brother, Frédéric Cuvier, also became a naturalist.

Associated With

Arnold Ortmann was also a naturalist and Zoologist.

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