Benoît de Maillet
French naturalists, biologist and diplomat (1656-1738) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Benoît de Maillet was a well-travelled French diplomat and natural historian. He was French consul general at Cairo, and overseer in the Levant. He formulated an evolutionary hypothesis to explain the origin of the Earth and its contents.
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A typical day, 30 days to 11 July 2026
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Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1656 to 1738 · aged 81
