Horace Bénédict de Saussure

Horace Bénédict de Saussure was a Genevan geologist, meteorologist, physicist, mountaineer and Alpine explorer, often called the founder of alpinism and modern meteorology, and considered to be the first person to build a successful solar oven.

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Who was born first?

• Horace Bénédict de Saussure and Anders Johan Lexell were born the same year
• Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born 1 year after Johann Beckmann
• Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born 1 year before William Withering
• Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born 2 years before Jean Senebier
• Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born 2 years after William Herschel

Timeline

1. William HerschelNovember 15, 1738 – August 25, 1822
2. Johann BeckmannJune 4, 1739 – February 3, 1811
3. Anders Johan LexellDecember 24, 1740 – December 11, 1784
4. Horace Bénédict de Saussure (this page)February 17, 1740 – January 22, 1799
5. William WitheringMarch 17, 1741 – October 6, 1799
6. Jean SenebierMay 25, 1742 – July 22, 1809

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