Île Saint-Louis in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Philippe Lebon
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022
1. Philippe Lebon Marker
Dans cette maison
l'ingenieur Philippe Lebon
a decouvert en 1799
le principe de l’eclairage et du chauffage par le gaz
In this house in 1799, the engineer Philippe Lebon discovered the principle of lighting and heating by gas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 48° 51.067′ N, 2° 21.524′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Île Saint-Louis. It is on Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, Paris, Île-de-France 75004, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Léon Bourgeois (here, next to this marker); Henri Dutilleux (here, next to this marker); Vladimir Lossky (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Lederman (within shouting distance of this marker); A.V. Geoffroy-Dechaume (within shouting distance of
this page online
Also see . . . Philippe Lebon (Britannica).
Excerpt: Philippe Lebon, (born May 29, 1767, Brachay, France—died Dec. 2, 1804, Paris), French engineer and chemist, inventor of illuminating gas…While employed as an engineer at Angoulême, Lebon was called to be professor of mechanics at the School of Bridges and Highways in Paris. In 1797 he began work that led to his invention of gas lighting and heating. His “thermolampe,” which he patented and exhibited in 1799, burned gas distilled from wood… Lebon is also credited with having planned a gas motor that was provided with an electric fuel pump and spark ignition. He may also have been the first to suggest (1801) the value of compression of the charge in an internal-combustion engine.(Submitted on February 7, 2023.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022
2. Philippe Lebon Marker - wide view
The building has 3 markers - that for Lebon (upper), as well as Henri Dutilleux and Leon Bougeois (lower).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022
3. Philippe Lebon Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
