Jules Favre
Swiss biologist (mycology, zoology, geology and paleontology) (1882-1959)
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Summary
Jules Favre was born on November 6, 1882[1], in Le Locle[2]. He died on January 22, 1959[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], malacologist[6], mycologist[7], geologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
- Occupation: zoologist[12], paleontologist[13], curator[14], botanical collector[15], scientific collector[16]
- Field of work: paleontology[17], malacology[18], mycology[19], geology[20], zoology[21], botany[22]
- Employer: Natural History Museum of Geneva[23]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Favre[26]
- Given name: Jules[27]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Les Ponts-de-Martel[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
- Name in native language: Jules Favre[30]
- Collection items at: William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[31], National Museum of Natural History[32]
Why It Matters
Jules Favre has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Jules Favre born?
Jules Favre was born in Le Locle[2].
Where did Jules Favre die?
Jules Favre died in Geneva[4].
What did Jules Favre do for work?
Jules Favre worked as a botanist[5], malacologist[6], mycologist[7], geologist[8], and university teacher[9].