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What honours did Napoleon give Claude-Louis Berthollet?

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Napoleon Bonaparte provided significant patronage to the French chemist Claude-Louis Berthollet, demonstrating his high regard for the scientist's contributions. The honours bestowed upon Berthollet included:

A senatorial appointment, which provided him with a steady income.1
Various medals.1
The title of count.1

In addition to these formal honours, Napoleon supported Berthollet financially in 1806 by providing a considerable loan to help him settle personal debts. Berthollet later utilized his senatorial income to restore his fortune and fund his laboratory at Arcueil.1