Birthdate: September 6, 1802
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Coueron, France
Died: June 30, 1857
Alcide d’Orbigny, a French naturalist, made significant contributions to various fields including zoology, palaeontology, geology, archaeology, and anthropology. He had a strong interest in natural history, particularly marine fauna and foraminiferans. Studying under influential figures like geologist Pierre Louis Antoine Cordier and Georges Cuvier in Paris, he adhered to Cuvier’s theories throughout his career. d’Orbigny was a devoted follower of Cuvier and firmly rejected Lamarckism, which influenced his professional pursuits and beliefs.
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