Pedro José Amadeo Pissis

Pedro José Amadeo Pissis (1812–1889) was a French cartographer and geologist.

Also recorded as Pedro Jose Amadeo Pissis; Pierre Joseph Aimé Pissis; P. J. A. Pissis.

Pedro José Amadeo Pissis in brief

Born
1812
Died
1889
Known for
cartographer and geologist
Place of birth
Brioude
Contents

Overview

Born at Brioude in 1812, died at Santiago in 1889.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of French Academy of Sciences.

Work by Pedro José Amadeo Pissis is recorded in the collections of Memoria Chilena.

Distinctions recorded are Legion of Honour and grand prix de la Société de géographie.

Sources

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    “Pedro José Amadeo Pissis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3385610: Pedro José Amadeo Pissis

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