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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (French: [ʒɔʁʒ lwi ləklɛʁ kɔ̃t də byfɔ̃]; 7 September 1707 – 16 April 1788) was a French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist. He held the position of intendant (director) at the Jardin du Roi, now called the Jardin des plantes.
Georges-Louis Leclerc, count de Buffon (born September 7, 1707, Montbard, France—died April 16, 1788, Paris) was a French naturalist, remembered for his comprehensive work on natural history, Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière (begun in 1749). He was created a count in 1773.
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Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and work of the French naturalist, mathematician, and philosopher who influenced evolutionary theory. Find out his contributions to biogeography, probability, and the origin of life on Earth.
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Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon, plus connu sous le nom simple de Buffon, né à Montbard le 7 septembre 1707 et mort à Paris le 15 avril 1788 est un naturaliste, mathématicien, biologiste, cosmologiste, philosophe et écrivain français.
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Sep 7, 2017 · Learn about the life and work of Buffon, a French naturalist and polymath who influenced Darwin and other scientists. Explore his books, collections, theories and controversies at the British Library.
G. L. Leclerc, comte de Buffon, (born Sept. 7, 1707, Montbard, Fr.—died April 16, 1788, Paris), French naturalist. He studied mathematics, medicine, and botany until a duel forced him to cut short his studies.
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A comprehensive biography of the French naturalist and author who wrote the monumental Histoire naturelle and pioneered the study of geological time and evolution. Learn about his life, works, ideas, and legacy in the history of science and literature.
