French agronomist, naturalist, nutritionist, and hygienist; promoter of the potato as a food source in europe (1737-1813).
Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (UK: , US: ; French: [ɑ̃twan oɡystɛ̃ paʁmɑ̃tje]; 12 August 1737 – 13 December 1813) was a French pharmacist and agronomist, best remembered as a vocal promoter of the potato as a food source for humans in France and throughout Europe. His many other contributions to nutrition and health included establishing the first mandatory smallpox vaccination campaign in France (under Napoleon beginning in 1805, when he was Inspector-General of the Health Service) and pioneering the extraction of sugar from sugar beets. Parmentier also founded a school of breadmaking and stu
Abbreviations: Parm.
Occupations: pharmacist, dietitian, botanist, agronomist, royal censor, Inspector general of the French Army
Citizenships: France
Languages: French
Dates: 1737-08-12T00:00:00Z – 1813-12-17T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Montdidier
Authorship mentions: 2 plants, 0 fungi