Alexis Soyer Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Alexis Soyer, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

3 records1854–18553 events3 places

Chronological biography

1854

Army Nutrition1854

Warfare / Crimean War · Chef · Hospital Adviser · London

Begins proposing improved cooking and food arrangements for British troops after reports of suffering in Crimea.

1855

Scutari Kitchens1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Chef · Hospital Adviser · Scutari

Travels to Scutari and reorganises hospital kitchens to improve the preparation of food for sick and wounded soldiers.

Soyer Stove1855

Warfare / Crimean War · Chef · Hospital Adviser · Crimea

Introduces portable field cooking equipment that improves preparation of meals for troops in Crimea.

Titles and roles

Chef · Hospital Adviser

Record provenance

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