- Pierre Berthier
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caption = Pierre Berthier
birth_date =July 3 ,1782
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death_date =August 24 ,1861
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field =geology
work_institutions =École des Mines
alma_mater =École Polytechnique
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known_for =bauxite
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Pierre Berthier (July 3 ,1782 –August 24 ,1861 ) was a Frenchgeologist and mining engineer. After studying at theÉcole Polytechnique , he went to theÉcole des Mines , where he became chief of the laboratory in 1816. In 1821, while working in the village ofLes Baux de Provence , in southernFrance , he discovered the mineralbauxite , named for the place of its discovery. He also discovered the mineralBerthierite , which was named after him. In addition to numerous contributions inminerology and mining, Berthier is also noted for his research intoblast furnace s and for the utilization ofphosphate s by plants. He was elected a member of theAcadémie des Sciences in 1825. In 1828, he became a "chevalier" of theLegion of Honor .References
DSB
first=Kuslan
last=Louis
title=Berthier, Pierre
volume=2
pages=72-73
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