Napoléon Doumet-Adanson
French naturalist, politician and botanist (1834-1897)
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Summary
Napoléon Doumet-Adanson was born on October 22, 1834[1], in Guéret[2]. He died on May 31, 1897[3], in Château de Balaine[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], entomologist[6], politician[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1834[11]
- Date of death: 1897[12]
- Father: Émile-Auguste Doumet[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Position held: Mayor of Sète[15], president[16]
- Employer: Institut de France[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[18]
- Member of: Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[19], Société botanique de France[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Napoléon Doumet-Adanson[22]
- Family name: Doumet[23], Adanson[24]
- Given name: Napoléon[25], Paul[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Owner of: Château de Balaine[28]
- Collection items at: Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[29], National Herbarium of Victoria[30], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[31], National Museum of Natural History[32]
FAQs
Where was Napoléon Doumet-Adanson born?
Napoléon Doumet-Adanson's place of birth was Guéret[2].
Where did Napoléon Doumet-Adanson die?
Napoléon Doumet-Adanson died in Château de Balaine[4].
Who were Napoléon Doumet-Adanson's parents?
Napoléon Doumet-Adanson's father was Émile-Auguste Doumet[13].
What did Napoléon Doumet-Adanson do for work?
Napoléon Doumet-Adanson worked as a botanist[5], entomologist[6], politician[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].
What awards did Napoléon Doumet-Adanson receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].