Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
French scientist
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About Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck was a celebrated French biologist and naturalist best remembered for his theory of evolution called Lamarckism (also known as Lamarckian inheritance), which states that organisms are capable of passing on the characteristics that they have acquired during their lifetime to their offspring. He wrote a number of books, most notably 1809's Philosophie Zoologique.
Family Life
He was the youngest of the eleven children of Philippe Jacques de Monet de La Marck and Marie-Françoise de Fontaines de Chuignolles. He was married three times. His first marriage was to Marie Anne Rosalie Delaporte, who bore him six children.
Trivia
He served in the French army and fought in the Pomeranian War.
At the time of his death, he was blind and poor.
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F.A.Q. about Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
When is his birthday?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's birthday is on August 1, 1744.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jean-Baptiste's birthday is in 99 days
How old was Jean-Baptiste when he died?
He was 85 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 18, 1829.
How old would he be today?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck would be 279 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Jean-Baptiste from?
He was born in Bazentin-le-Petit, Picardy, France.