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Ferdinand Berthier was a prominent figure in the 19th century, known for his work as a French deaf educator, scholar, and advocate. He was born on September 30, 1803, in Louhans, Saône-et-Loire, France. At the young age of eight, Berthier began his education at the Institute National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris under the guidance of Abbé Roch-Ambroise Sicard. Despite facing the challenges of deafness, he persevered and acquired practical skills, eventually pursuing a career as a tradesman.

Ferdinand Berthier passed away on July 12, 1886, in Paris. He left a significant legacy and was recognized for his contributions when he became the first deaf person to receive the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur in 1849, a prestigious French honor for bravery. In honor of his achievements, a Google Doodle was dedicated to him on September 30, 2023. He must be aged  220 years, 9 month, 27 days on today, if he has lived.

Ferdinand Berthier’s Age, Wiki, wife, Girlfriend, Family, Photos, Networth, Height, Religion, Birthday, Caste, Weight and More

Remarkably, Berthier became a senior professor at the age of 27. His own experience with deafness drove his passion for deaf education and advocacy. He was deeply committed to advancing the deaf community’s interests.

Ferdinand Berthier was of mixed ethnicity and had a solid physique. At the time of his passing at the age of 82, he stood at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed approximately 70 kilograms. His net worth was estimated to be between 2 and 8 million dollars. Berthier followed the Christian faith and in 1837, he married Marie-Louise Chaudey. Unfortunately, we do not have details about his children, parents, or siblings.

Berthier was a pioneer in advocating for deaf identity and culture. He played a pivotal role in founding the Société Centrale des Sourds-Muets, the first deaf advocacy organization, in the late 1830s. Through this organization, he provided support and organized adult education seminars for deaf individuals. In a society that was often unwelcoming to the deaf community, Berthier courageously defended their identity and sign language. He also showcased the talents of deaf artists and sign-language poets in his writings, shedding light on deaf history and culture.

Stage Name	Ferdinand Berthier
Pet/Nick name	Ferdinand
Net Worth	Yet To Update
Sex/Gender	Male
Date of Birth	September 30, 1803
Death Date	July 12, 1886 (At age 82)
Birth Place	Louhans, Saône-et-Loire, France
Zodiac/Star Sign	Libra
Currently Residing In (Address)	Passed away
Nationality	French
Religion	Christian
Alive/Dead	Dead

Relationship, Affairs And Family:

Marital Status	Married
Grlfriend	Nil
Wife	Marie-Louise Chaudey
Children	Not Revealed
Parents	Father : – YTK Mother: – YTK
Siblings	Brother(s) : – Sister(s) : –
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Physical Characteristics & Traits:

Skin Tone/Ethnicity	Wheatish
Hair Color	Grey
Eye Color	Black
Weight (Approx.)	70 kg
Height (Approx.)	5 feet 9 inches
Body Measurements (Approx.)	– Chest: 37 inches – Waist: 31 inches – Biceps: 12 inches

Career, Assets, Educational Qualification :

Profession	Educator
Schooling	Institute National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris
University or College	Local College
Qualification	Graduate Degree

Interesting Facts:

• Ferdinand Berthier, a 19th-century French educator, started his education at age 8 and became a senior professor at 27.
• He overcame deafness to become a tradesman and a prominent advocate for the deaf community.
• Berthier founded the first deaf advocacy organization and defended deaf identity and sign language.
• He received the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur in 1849, a remarkable honor for a deaf person.
• Google honored him with a Doodle on September 30, 2023, recognizing his lasting impact.

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