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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science · Genevan scientist and mountaineer (1740–1799) · physicist · meteorologist · botanist · mountaineer · university teacher · politician · geologist · rock climber · naturalist · glaciologist · also Horace Bénédict de Saussure, Horace B. de Saussure, Horace Benedict de Saussure, Sauss., Horace-Benedict de Saussure, Saussure

Born 17 February 1740 · Died 22 January 1799 · Q115525

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Nature: The Life of Horace Bénédict de Saussure
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