Description: (French Mineralogist and Geologist Who First Arranged the Geologic Formations of the Tertiary Period in Chronological Order)
Alexandre Brongniart was a renowned French scientist who made significant contributions to various fields such as chemistry, mineralogy, geology, paleontology, and zoology. He worked closely with Georges Cuvier on geological studies in the Paris region, leading to important advancements in the classification of Tertiary formations. Brongniart was instrumental in establishing geological studies as a scientific discipline in the 19th century. Additionally, he founded the Musée national de Céramique-Sèvres and served as director of the Sèvres Porcelain Factory for almost five decades.