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Charles François de Cisternay du Fay

Charles François de Cisternay du Fay was a French chemist, physicist and writer (1698–1739). He was born at Paris.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1698, died at Paris in 1739.

Career and activity

Recorded position is director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. He belonged to Royal Society and French Academy of Sciences.

Literature

3 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

OV correspondence, letter D1615: Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise Du Châtelet-Lomont, to Charles François de Cisternay Du Fay (18th September 1738), Oxford University Voltaire. Charles François de Cisternay Du Fay [cistecharl000963], Electronic Enlightenment Biographical Dictionary, 2025. Gabrielle Émilie de Châtelet-Lomont d’Haraucourt, marquise Du Châtelet-Lomont [née Le Tonnelier de Breteuil] to Charles François de Cisternay Du Fay, Thursday, 18 September 1738 [voltfrVF0890299a1c], Electronic Enlightenment Scholarly Edition of Correspondence, 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and French Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Chronology

  1. 1698Charles François de Cisternay du Fay born at Paris.
  2. 1739Charles François de Cisternay du Fay died at Paris.

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    “Charles François de Cisternay du Fay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q345455: Charles François de Cisternay du Fay

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