Ignaz von Born: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ignaz Edler von Born, also known as Ignatius von Born (Hungarian: Born Ignác, Romanian: Ignațiu von Born, Czech: Ignác Born) (26 December 1742 in Alba Iulia, Grand Principality of Transylvania, Habsburg monarchy – 24 July 1791 in Vienna), was a mineralogist and metallurgist. He was a prominent freemason, being head of Vienna's lodge and an influential anti-clerical writer. He was the leading scientist in the Holy Roman Empire during the 1770s in the Age of Enlightenment. His interests include mining, mineralogy, palaeontology, chemistry, metallurgy and malacology.
Quick facts about Ignaz von Born
- Full name: Ignaz von Born
- Born: 1742-12-26
- Nationality: Principality of Transylvania
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q78553
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Who is Ignaz von Born?
Ignaz Edler von Born, also known as Ignatius von Born (Hungarian: Born Ignác, Romanian: Ignațiu von Born, Czech: Ignác Born) (26 December 1742 in Alba Iulia, Grand Principality of Transylvania, Habsburg monarchy – 24 July 1791 in Vienna), was a mineralogist and metallurgist.
What nationality is Ignaz von Born?
Ignaz von Born is Principality of Transylvania.
When was Ignaz von Born born?
Ignaz von Born was born on 1742-12-26.
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