Bazentin in Somme, Upper France, France — Western Europe
Bazentin
Where History and Science Meet
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Au Carrefour de la Science et de l'Histoire
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 15, 2024
1. Bazentin Marker
A crucifix facing the road to Bazentin-le-Grand is now the only trace of the old village.
Bazentin-le-Petit was also the birthplace of the famous naturalist Lamarck (1744-1829).
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Bazentin-le-Petit est aussi le village natal du c้l่bre naturaliste Lamarck (1744-1829).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine
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Location. 50° 1.852′ N, 2° 45.703′ E. Marker is in Bazentin, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Somme. It is at the intersection of Rue Lamarck (Hauts-de-France Route 73) and an unnamed road, on the right when traveling south on Rue Lamarck. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Rue Lamarck, Bazentin, Hauts-de-France 80300, 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Welsh Memorial of Mametz (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); In Memoriam / Ein Hatgofion (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); The Battle for Mametz Wood (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Tanks (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); The Tank Corps (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Pozi่res Ridge (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); The Windmill Site (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Pozi่res Windmill (approx. 2.4 kilometers away).
Also see . . .
1. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (Wikipedia).
. Jean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck (1 August 1744 18 December 1829), often known simply as Lamarck, was a French naturalist, biologist, academic, and soldier. He was an early(Submitted on December 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)proponent of the idea that biological evolution occurred and proceeded in accordance with natural laws.Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 15, 20242. Bazentin Marker
2. Battle of Bazentin Ridge (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
