Georges Cuvier, French scientist
Georges Cuvier (Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic Cuvier), French naturalist and zoologist, founder of comparative anatomy and palaeontology. In 1819 he was raised to the aristocracy for his contribution to science, and became known as Baron Cuvier. Seen here in academic costume
Picture No
10006074
Media ID
47152295
Size
3601px x 4340px
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Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
engraving by Tardieu
Date
1769 - 1832
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1819 Academic Comparative Cuvier Frederic Naturalist Palaeontology Tardieu Zoologist
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