Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio de 1737-1799
Variant namesPriest and noted scientist who enjoyed great renown even in European scientific circles as a correspondent member of the French Academy of Sciences.
From the description of Memoria acerca de la seda silvestre de la nueva España : se describen los gusanos que la producen, los árboles en que la disponen y utilidades que la nación lograxá siempre que se fomente este vamo de comercio / [José de Alzate]. [1790] (American Museum of Natural History). WorldCat record id: 460724439
Mexican priest and natural scientist.
Although he studied theology and took his vows in 1756, Alzate spent his time studying and experimenting in mathematics, medicine, and natural sciences. He published a series of periodicals, including Gazetas de literatura, in which were reviewed and discussed current scientific questions and discoveries. He was a member of many scientific societies, and the National Academy of Sciences of Mexico was founded in his honor.
From the description of Memoria sobre la naturaleza, cultivo, y beneficio de la grana ... 1777. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 32679562
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| creatorOf | Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio de, 1737-1799. Memoria sobre la Naturaleza, Cultivo, y Beneficio de la Grana : Mexico : DS, 1771. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio de, 1737-1799. [Colección de artículos]. | UC Berkeley Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio de, 1737-1799. Memoria acerca de la seda silvestre de la nueva España : se describen los gusanos que la producen, los árboles en que la disponen y utilidades que la nación lograxá siempre que se fomente este vamo de comercio / [José de Alzate]. | American Museum of Natural History | |
| creatorOf | Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio, 1737-1799. Memoria sobre la naturaleza, cultivo, y beneficio de la grana ... | Newberry Library | |
| creatorOf | Alzate y Ramírez, José Antonio de, 1737-1799. Memoria sobre la naturaleza, cultibo, y beneficio de la Grana : manuscript signed, 1777 / Dn. Josef Antonio de Alzàte, y Ramirez. | Rosenbach Museum & Library |
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| associatedWith | Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. | person |
| associatedWith | Bucareli y Ursúa, Antonio María, frey, 1717-1779, | person |
| associatedWith | Charles III, King of Spain, 1716-1788, | person |
| associatedWith | Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Jones, Herschel V. (Herschel Vespasian), 1861-1928, | person |
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Birth 1737-11-21
Death 1799-02-02
