René Louiche Desfontaines
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Summary
René Louiche Desfontaines's place of birth was Tremblay[1]. He was born on February 14, 1750[2]. He passed away in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[3]. He died on November 16, 1833[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], pteridologist[6], bryologist[7], ornithologist[8], and university teacher[9].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Occupation: botanist[5], pteridologist[6], bryologist[7], ornithologist[8], university teacher[9], mycologist[12]
- Field of work: botany[13]
- Position held: director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[14], president of the French Academy of Sciences[15]
- Employer: Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[16]
- Educated at: Paris Medical Faculty[17]
- Doctoral advisor: Bernard de Jussieu[18]
- Student: Victor Jacquemont[19], Auguste Plée[20]
- Award received: Legion of Honour[21], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22]
- Member of: Royal Society[23], French Academy of Sciences[24], Académie Nationale de Médecine[25]
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Career and Affiliations
Notable students include Victor Jacquemont[19], an explorer[26], 1801–1832[27], of France[28], specialised in botany[29] and Auguste Plée[20], a botanist[30], 1786–1825[31], of France[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Legion of Honour[21], a state order[33], in France[34], founded in 1802[35] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37].
Why It Matters
Works attributed to him include Flora Atlantica[38], a literary work[39], in France[40].
FAQs
Where was René Louiche Desfontaines born?
René Louiche Desfontaines was born in Tremblay[1].
Where did René Louiche Desfontaines die?
René Louiche Desfontaines died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[3].
What did René Louiche Desfontaines do for work?
René Louiche Desfontaines worked as botanist[5], pteridologist[6], bryologist[7], ornithologist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did René Louiche Desfontaines go to school?
René Louiche Desfontaines was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[17].
What awards did René Louiche Desfontaines receive?
Honors received include Legion of Honour[21] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22].