Louis job lot biography sample

Joblot, Louis

1. Dates

Born: Bar-le-Duc, Lorraine, 9 Aug. (this would appear to be the date of baptism rather than birth)

Died: Paris, 27 Apr.

Dateinfo: Dates Certain

Lifespan: 78

2. Father

Occupation: Merchant

His father, Nicolas, was probably a moderately well-to-do merchant.

The godparents of the various children in the family were all quite prominent in the area.

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Louis was the fourth child.

I interpret "moderately well-to-do" to mean prosperous but not wealthy.

3. Nationality

Birth: French (I am uncertain about this. Lorraine was. certainly not part of France at that time. However, the name is certainly French.)

Career: French

Death: French

4.

Education

Schooling: No University

Nothing certain is known of his life prior to his 35th year. Perhaps he was educated at the College Gilles de Treves.

5. Religion

Affiliation: Catholic (by assumption)

6. Scientific Disciplines

Primary: Microscopy, Magnetism, I Joblot Single Microscope | microscope history KIFE