What is Ignacy Domeyko birthday?

Ignacy Domeyko was born at 1802-07-31

When was Ignacy Domeyko died?

Ignacy Domeyko was died at 1889-01-23

Where was Ignacy Domeyko died?

Ignacy Domeyko was died in Santiago

Which age was Ignacy Domeyko died?

Ignacy Domeyko was died at age 86

Where is Ignacy Domeyko's birth place?

Ignacy Domeyko was born in Nesvizh

What is Ignacy Domeyko nationalities?

Ignacy Domeyko's nationalities is Polish

What was Ignacy Domeyko universities?

Ignacy Domeyko studied at Vilnius University

How famous is Ignacy Domeyko?

Ignacy Domeyko is famouse as Geologist

Ignacy Domeyko - Geologists, Family and Childhood

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Ignacy Domeyko was a scientist and educator of international repute, renowned for his contribution to the field of geology and mining

Information	Detail
Birthday	July 31, 1802
Died on	January 23, 1889
Nationality	Polish
Famous	Geologists, Miscellaneous, Educators
Universities	Vilnius University
Birth Place	Nesvizh
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Leo
Born in	Nesvizh
Famous as	Geologist
Died at Age	86

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Who is Ignacy Domeyko?

Ignacy Domeyko aka Ignacy Domejko was a world-renowned scientist and educator. Born to a wealthy ethnic Polish family in a large empire, Ignacy spoke several languages and struggled to develop and understand his own identity. Starting his education early, this bright student showed his aptitude and graduated with honors. After a year of imprisonment for supporting an armed rebellion, he entered into self-exile abroad. Completing his higher education in Europe, he was then hired to teach at a university in South America. Traveling to a new continent, Domeyko became a life-long passionate supporter of the region's culture and history. He soon became a respected expert on a wide variety of academic subjects, and was asked by the government to reform the country's entire educational system. The renowned educator implemented modern standards throughout the continent. While pursuing his research and studies, Ignacy traveled widely throughout the region, and later made extensive contributions to anthropology and ethnography. The fair minded educationist was widely respected for his erudition and impartiality, and was regularly consulted to negotiate commercial disputes. Because of his ethnicity, conditions of birth, and long exile, Ignacy Domeyko is claimed as part of four countries' heritage. He is hailed worldwide for his contributions to science and knowledge, and is the eponymous benefactor to flora and fauna species, stamps, coins, objects in space, schools, and natural landmarks

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Childhood & Early Life

Ignacy Domeyko was born on July 31, 1802 in Nesvizh, Minsk Governorate in the Russian Empire. He grew up in a large manor house. Both of his parents were of Polish ethnicity. His mother was Karolina Domeyko nee Ancut.

Ignacy's father was Anatoli Hipolit Domeyko, who served as president of the local land court. He died when Ignacy was just seven years old. He was then raised by his uncles. At age 8, the young lad enrolled in school in Szcsucin.

Career

He enrolled in the ‘Imperial University of Vilna’ in 1816, for pursuing higher education. He studied mathematics and physics.

In 1819, Domeyko joined a secret organization ‘Philomaths’, that promoted Polish culture and independence. The group read a lot of literature.

Three years later in 1822, he successfully received a Master's degree in Philosophy. He was proud of this accomplishment.

In 1823, the secret organization was discovered and its members put on trial. The young nationalist was convicted and imprisoned at a local monastery. A year later he was released on house arrest. He then went on to work on his uncle's estate.

In 1830, he joined an armed rebellion against Russia. As a result, he was sent into exile in France the following year.

In 1832, he enrolled at the ‘School of Mining’ in Paris, France. A meritorious student, Ignacy enjoyed his classes.

He graduated with a degree in engineering in 1837. He was then hired for a mining job in Bonne Fontaine, France.

In 1838, Domeyko emigrated to Chile after he was hired as a professor at a mining college named ‘Coquimbo’ in La Serena, Chile. He also began working as a meteorologist and ethnographer.

In 1844, he traveled for several months in the region of Auracania. The following year, he published a book 'Auracania and its inhabitants' about the region. It was widely read and appreciated.

In 1846, he resigned from his position as professor. He then moved to Valparaiso.

The following year, in 1847, he was hired to be a professor at the University of Chile in Santiago. The government then hired him to reform the entire educational system in Chile.

In 1849, Domeyko was granted Chilean citizenship. Nonetheless, he proclaimed in an interview that he would identify himself as a Polish Lithuanian for the rest of his life.

In 1852, the educator’s German-inspired reforms of the educational system in Chile were implemented. The nation was very grateful.

In 1867, he was promoted to rector of the school. He would hold this position for the next 16 years.

In 1884, Ignacy returned to his homeland. He then went on a tour of Berlin, Paris, Rome and Naples. The following year, he moved to his daughter's estate in Zyburtowszczyzna. He then tried to recuperate his health.

In 1888, an ailing Domeyko returned to Santiago, Chile.

Major WorksDomeyko wrote over 500 scientific reports, crafted the curriculum of several engineering schools, founded several school faculties and wrote dozens of textbooks. For his contributions to science, he was declared a citizen of the world by the United Nations in 2002.

In 2007, Domeyko's bust appeared on the 10 Zlotych coin in Poland. Domeyko is credited with bringing the metric system to South America. Because of his fairness in arbitrating mining disputes, he was known as "Domeyko the Incorruptible”.

Personal Life & Legacy

Domeyko married Enriqueta Sotomayor y Guzman in 1850. Together they had four children: Anna, Henryk, Hernan and Kazimierz. One of his sons became a Catholic priest and one of his grandsons is a monk.

On January 23, 1889, this famous scientist and ethnographer died in Santiago de Chile, Chile. He was given a state funeral.

A mineral, a species of shellfish, an ammonite, a flower, a fox, a mountain, a port, an asteroid, two towns and a mountain range are all named for Domeyko.

On the 200th anniversary of his death, UNESCO declared 2009 as "Ignacy Domeyko Year", in recognition of his contribution to science and humanity.

In 2015, a mountain climber from Belarus placed a memorial plate in recognition of this famous scientist in the Cordillera Domeyko in Chile. A special plaque is now mounted above the entrance of the monastery in Poland where this eminent meteorologist was once held prisoner.

Both Chile and Poland have issued postage stamps in recognition of this eminent educator. A large statue of this famous ethnographer currently stands in front of the University of Chile in Santiago, the University of La Serena and the School of Mines in Paris, France

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Ignacy Domeyko biography timelines

// 31st Jul 1802
Ignacy Domeyko was born on July 31, 1802 in Nesvizh, Minsk Governorate in the Russian Empire. He grew up in a large manor house. Both of his parents were of Polish ethnicity. His mother was Karolina Domeyko nee Ancut.
// 1816
He enrolled in the ‘Imperial University of Vilna’ in 1816, for pursuing higher education. He studied mathematics and physics.
// 1819
In 1819, Domeyko joined a secret organization ‘Philomaths’, that promoted Polish culture and independence. The group read a lot of literature.
// 1822
Three years later in 1822, he successfully received a Master's degree in Philosophy. He was proud of this accomplishment.
// 1823
In 1823, the secret organization was discovered and its members put on trial. The young nationalist was convicted and imprisoned at a local monastery. A year later he was released on house arrest. He then went on to work on his uncle's estate.
// 1830
In 1830, he joined an armed rebellion against Russia. As a result, he was sent into exile in France the following year.
// 1832
In 1832, he enrolled at the ‘School of Mining’ in Paris, France. A meritorious student, Ignacy enjoyed his classes.
// 1837
He graduated with a degree in engineering in 1837. He was then hired for a mining job in Bonne Fontaine, France.
// 1838
In 1838, Domeyko emigrated to Chile after he was hired as a professor at a mining college named ‘Coquimbo’ in La Serena, Chile. He also began working as a meteorologist and ethnographer.
// 1844
In 1844, he traveled for several months in the region of Auracania. The following year, he published a book 'Auracania and its inhabitants' about the region. It was widely read and appreciated.
// 1846
In 1846, he resigned from his position as professor. He then moved to Valparaiso.
// 1847
The following year, in 1847, he was hired to be a professor at the University of Chile in Santiago. The government then hired him to reform the entire educational system in Chile.
// 1849
In 1849, Domeyko was granted Chilean citizenship. Nonetheless, he proclaimed in an interview that he would identify himself as a Polish Lithuanian for the rest of his life.
// 1850
Domeyko married Enriqueta Sotomayor y Guzman in 1850. Together they had four children: Anna, Henryk, Hernan and Kazimierz. One of his sons became a Catholic priest and one of his grandsons is a monk.
// 1852
In 1852, the educator’s German-inspired reforms of the educational system in Chile were implemented. The nation was very grateful.
// 1867
In 1867, he was promoted to rector of the school. He would hold this position for the next 16 years.
// 1884
In 1884, Ignacy returned to his homeland. He then went on a tour of Berlin, Paris, Rome and Naples. The following year, he moved to his daughter's estate in Zyburtowszczyzna. He then tried to recuperate his health.
// 1888
In 1888, an ailing Domeyko returned to Santiago, Chile.
// 23rd Jan 1889
On January 23, 1889, this famous scientist and ethnographer died in Santiago de Chile, Chile. He was given a state funeral.
// 2007
In 2007, Domeyko's bust appeared on the 10 Zlotych coin in Poland. Domeyko is credited with bringing the metric system to South America. Because of his fairness in arbitrating mining disputes, he was known as "Domeyko the Incorruptible”.
// 2009
On the 200th anniversary of his death, UNESCO declared 2009 as "Ignacy Domeyko Year", in recognition of his contribution to science and humanity.
// 2015
In 2015, a mountain climber from Belarus placed a memorial plate in recognition of this famous scientist in the Cordillera Domeyko in Chile. A special plaque is now mounted above the entrance of the monastery in Poland where this eminent meteorologist was once held prisoner.

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Ignacy Domeyko's FAQ

What is Ignacy Domeyko birthday?
Ignacy Domeyko was born at 1802-07-31
When was Ignacy Domeyko died?
Ignacy Domeyko was died at 1889-01-23
Where was Ignacy Domeyko died?
Ignacy Domeyko was died in Santiago
Which age was Ignacy Domeyko died?
Ignacy Domeyko was died at age 86
Where is Ignacy Domeyko's birth place?
Ignacy Domeyko was born in Nesvizh
What is Ignacy Domeyko nationalities?
Ignacy Domeyko's nationalities is Polish
What was Ignacy Domeyko universities?
Ignacy Domeyko studied at Vilnius University
What is Ignacy Domeyko's sun sign?
Ignacy Domeyko is Leo
How famous is Ignacy Domeyko?
Ignacy Domeyko is famouse as Geologist

Ignacy Domeyko - Geologists, Family and Childhood