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1750–1801, French geologist. He contributed to the study of volcanic geology, especially through examination and comparison of the products of volcanoes. In 1791 he reported on the character of the mineral dolomite, named for him. He wrote several works on his findings during geological journeys, specially in S Europe, and is known for his Sur la philosophie mineralogique. (1801).

... 1761–1817) painter; born in Princeton, Mass. He studied with Benjamin West in London (1791), worked as an artist in Boston (1794–1801), and moved to New York (1801). He is known for his portraits of George Washington and his family.

1771–1802, French anatomist and physiologist. He studied the tissues, giving them that name and classifying them into 21 types; this work was the basis of modern histology. He wrote Traité des membranes. (1800), Recherches physiologiques sur la vie et sur la mort. (1800), Traité d'anatomie descriptive. (1801–3, in 5 vol.), and Anatomie générale. (1801).

... 1765–1826) Supreme Court justice; born in King and Queen County, Va. He advocated for Kentucky's statehood and served its court system as a clerk (1792–1801), a judge (1801–06), and as chief justice (1806–07). President Jefferson named him to the U.S. Supreme Court (1807–26).

1734–1801, British general. After serving in the Seven Years War, he returned to service in 1793 against France, where he commanded a brilliant retreat in Flanders in the winter of 1794–95. He was (1795–97) commander in chief in the West Indies, where he captured Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Trinidad. In 1801, Abercromby was killed trying to expel the French from Egypt. He helped ...