Jean Baptiste Armand Louis Léonée Elie de Beaumont 1798 – 1874

Biography

Jean Baptiste Armand Louis Léonée Elie de Beaumont was born on September 25, 1798, at Château de Canon, where he would spend much of his life surrounded by the natural landscapes that inspired his scholarly pursuits. He devoted himself to the study of geology, becoming a respected figure in French scientific circles during the nineteenth century. His work contributed to the growing understanding of earth sciences during a transformative period in geological research.

Throughout his career, de Beaumont maintained deep roots in his native Normandy, finding in Château de Canon both a family home and a retreat for contemplation and study. He lived a long and productive life, witnessing remarkable advances in scientific knowledge and methodology during his era. On September 21, 1874, just days before what would have been his seventy-sixth birthday, he passed away at Château de Canon, the place of his birth.

His final resting place is Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, where he was laid to rest among other notable figures of French intellectual life. De Beaumont’s legacy endures as part of the rich scientific heritage of nineteenth-century France, remembered for his contributions to geological understanding and his dedication to the natural sciences.