Ignacy Domeyko
Polish-Chilean geologist and educator (1802-1889) · Chile · On the map · Scientists · Died at 86
Ignacy Domeyko or Domejko, pseudonym: Żegota was a Polish geologist, mineralogist, educator, and founder of the University of Santiago, in Chile. Domeyko spent most of his life, and died, in his adopted country, Chile.
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Plaque commemorating Domeyko in Warsaw on Krakowskie Przedmieście Street 64
Plaque commemorating the "distinguished son of the Polish nation and eminent citizen of Chile"
Domeyko with his wife, Enriqueta Sotomayor y Guzmán, 1854
Domeyko with his sons
Domeyko's tomb, Santiago, Chile
Bust of Domeyko, University of ChileAbout this person
Country
Chile
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1802 to 1889 · aged 86
