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Science & Medicine
Louis Lefèvre-Gineau
1751–1829French chemist and scientist (1751-1829)
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Famous people · Authe, Ardennes
Authe, birthplace of the French chemist and scientist Louis Lefèvre-Gineau
In 1751, the French chemist and scientist Louis Lefèvre-Gineau was born. That places their birth before the Revolution. 4 languages have an article about them. Vouziers, 9 mi off, can claim 14 famous people, the best known Hippolyte Taine.
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Louis Lefèvre-Gineau
4 Wikipedia and sister-site articles
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1751
Louis Lefèvre-Gineau
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1 person
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Famous people from the towns next door
The best known from each town within 12 mi of Authe, with how many people each has.
Questions about famous people from Authe
Who is the most famous person from Authe?
Louis Lefèvre-Gineau (French chemist and scientist (1751-1829)) is the best known by our measure: 4 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages.
How many famous people were born in Authe?
1 people born in Authe have a French Wikipedia article that confirms the town as their birthplace (and an English one that agrees, when there is one).
What is Authe known for?
Among its famous people, scientists and doctors: 1 of the 1. That is 100% of the town’s list, against 7% across French towns.
Who counts as from Authe?
People whose Wikidata birthplace is Authe itself, matched by its INSEE code (a commune merged into it counts when the dates allow), whose French Wikipedia article agrees, and their English article too when they have one. A hospital or neighbourhood recorded without its commune isn’t matched. People who only lived here, adult performers and people known mainly for crimes aren’t listed.
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