Édouard Adjanohoun
Beninese botanist (1928–2016)
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Summary
Édouard Adjanohoun was born on November 5, 1928[1], in Ouidah[2]. He died on January 16, 2016[3], in Bruges[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], university teacher[7], and scientific collector[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Benin[10]
- Native language: French[11], Fon[12]
- Employer: University of Abomey-Calavi[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[15], Officer of the National Order of Benin[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Doctoral student: Guilhan Paradis[18], Matuka David Kabala[19], Koffi Akpagana[20], Karim Dramane[21]
- Family name: Adjanohoun[22]
- Given name: Édouard[23], Joshua[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25], Fon[26]
- Birth name: Édouard Adjandhoun[27]
- Collection items at: Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[28], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[29], Herbarium, Meise Botanic Garden[30], Herbarium, Missouri Botanical Garden[31], National Museum of Natural History[32]
FAQs
Where was Édouard Adjanohoun born?
Édouard Adjanohoun's place of birth was Ouidah[2].
Where did Édouard Adjanohoun die?
Édouard Adjanohoun died in Bruges[4].
What did Édouard Adjanohoun do for work?
Édouard Adjanohoun worked as a botanist[5], botanical collector[6], university teacher[7], and scientific collector[8].
What awards did Édouard Adjanohoun receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[15], and Officer of the National Order of Benin[16].