Naturalist
Charles Bonnet
Parthenogenesis in aphids, and the syndrome of hallucinations named after him.
Charles Bonnet was a Genevan naturalist and philosophical writer. He is responsible for coining the term phyllotaxis to describe the arrangement of leaves on a plant. He was among the first to notice parthenogenetic reproduction in aphids and established that insects respired through their spiracles. He was among the first to use the term "evolution" in a biological context. Deaf from an early age, he also suffered from failing eyesight and had to make use of assistants in later life to help in his research.
- Born
- 1720-03-13, Geneva, SwitzerlandA Wednesday
- Died
- 1793-05-20, Geneva, SwitzerlandA Monday, aged 73
- At birth
- Sun in Pisces, Moon in Taurus
- Nationality
- Republic of Geneva
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Born
Died
At birth
Nationality
Birth-time sourceBirth Chart
1720-03-13, Geneva, Switzerland · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Zurichthe zone used then
Europe/ZurichThe chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Pisces | 23°04′ | Direct |
| Moon | Taurus | 11°43′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Pisces | 15°01′ | Direct |
| Venus | Aquarius | 11°54′ | Direct |
| Mars | Taurus | 23°50′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Libra | 1°39′ | Retrograde |
| Saturn | Scorpio | 25°11′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Libra | 13°56′ | Retrograde |
| Neptune | Taurus | 18°15′ | Direct |
| Pluto | Virgo | 17°39′ | Retrograde |
Death Chart
1793-05-20, Geneva, Switzerland · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Zurichthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Taurus | 29°47′ | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 26°42′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Taurus | 5°09′ | Direct |
| Venus | Gemini | 11°25′ | Retrograde |
| Mars | Taurus | 28°05′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 26°39′ | Retrograde |
| Saturn | Taurus | 8°32′ | Direct |
| Uranus | Leo | 19°50′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Libra | 29°52′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 24°56′ | Direct |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment Charles Bonnet was born. Tap a line to read what the tradition associates with it.
Cast for noon, as the birth time is unknown, so the longitudes are approximate.