Théodose Du Moncel
Théodose Achille Louis Vicomte du Moncel or Théodore du Moncel (6 March 1821 – 16 February 1884) was a prominent French physicist and advocate of the use of electricity. He invented many electrical devices and wrote several books. He was also a proficient artist, making high-quality prints of scientific and cultural interest.
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Théodose Du Moncel
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- Born
- 6 March 1821
- Birthplace
- Paris
- Died
- 16 February 1884
- Occupation
- Physicist Writer
- Nationality
- France.
- Fields
- electricity and drawing.
- Honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of St. Vladimir and Imperial Order of the Rose.
- Languages
- French.
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Théodose Achille Louis Vicomte du Moncel or Théodore du Moncel (6 March 1821 – 16 February 1884) was a prominent French physicist and advocate of the use of electricity. He invented many electrical devices and wrote several books. He was also a proficient artist, making high-quality prints of scientific and cultural interest.
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Théodose Du Moncel (1821–1884) was a French engineer, graphic artist and lithographer, among other activities. The engineer was born and died in Paris.
Théodose Du Moncel was a member of Académie des sciences and French Academy of Sciences and held the position of Conseiller général de la Manche. The engineer was active in drawing and electricity.
Languages used include French. Works by Théodose Du Moncel are held at Benaki Museum. The engineer received Imperial Order of the Rose and Officer of the Legion of Honour.
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He also worked as a popularizer of knowledge on electricity. In 1879, he founded the journal La lumière électrique. He is one of the founders of the Société Nationale des Sciences Naturelles et Mathématiques of Cherbourg and was a member of the French Academy of Sciences. He was conseiller général of the Manche département (1861–1870) (Canton of Cherbourg-Octeville-Sud-Ouest).
The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is electricity and drawing. Positions recorded include Conseiller général de la Manche. Work by Théodose Du Moncel is recorded in the collections of Benaki Museum. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of St.
Illustration of a phonautograph device showing an acoustic trumpet attached to a stylus on a stable surface
Benoît Bonnafoux / Charles Laplante · Le téléphone, le microphone et le phonographe (1880, 3rd edition), by Théodose du Moncel (1821-1884)
Engraved illustration of a Victorian gentleman listening to two early Bell telephones
Benoît Bonnafoux · Le téléphone, le microphone et le phonographe (1880, 3rd edition), by Théodose du Moncel (1821-1884)
Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 6 March 1821 • Birthplace — Paris • Died — 16 February 1884 • Place of death — Paris • Occupation — Physicist Writer
Personal life
Personal life
He married Camille Bachasson de Montalivet (1 September 1832–1887) on 28 November 1849. They had one daughter, Amélie du Moncel (1851–1909), who married Georges Dursus, comte de Courcy (born 1838), and they had two children: • Yvan Dursus de Courcy (born 1873), who married Mathilde Buffenoir • Charles Dursus de Courcy • Camille Dursus de Courcy • Hervé Dursus de Courcy • Hervé Dursus de Courcy (born 1876)
Articles
Articles
Many articles in La Lumière électrique, among them: * * * * * * * Academy of Science presentation: *
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Theodose Du Moncel and Théodore Du Moncel. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Alexandre du Moncel.
Career and activity
Career and activity
Théodose Du Moncel worked in electricity and drawing. Recorded position is Conseiller général de la Manche. He belonged to French Academy of Sciences and National Society of the Natural Sciences and Mathematics of Cherbourg.
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Identity
Théodose Du Moncel is recorded as physicist, engineer, painter, graphic artist and lithographer.
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Life and career
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1821
Théodose Du Moncel born at Paris.
1884
Théodose Du Moncel died at Paris.
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Recognition and collections
Théodose Du Moncel received Officer of the Legion of Honour, Order of St. Vladimir and Imperial Order of the Rose.
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Bibliography printed in the source article · 4
- Count Du Moncel (Obituary). Nature. 29. 748. 412–413. 1884-02-01. 1476-4687.
- Biographie T. Dumoncel. SocieteScienceScherbourg.org.
- Bouvier, Yves. Les revues d'électricité et la construction d'une communauté internationale de pratique technologique à la fin du xixe siècle. Le Temps des Médias. 11. 2. 72. 2008. 1764-2507.
- La Lumière électrique (1879–1894, 1908–1916). Conservatoire Numérique des Arts et Métiers.
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