Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin

French botanist (1872-1917)
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Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin

Summary

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin is a human[1]. He was born in Verrières-le-Buisson[2]. He was born on May 21, 1872[3]. He died in Verrières-le-Buisson[4]. He died on June 29, 1917[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], horticulturist[7], botanical collector[8], and gardener[9]. He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's place of birth was Verrières-le-Buisson[2].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin passed away in Verrières-le-Buisson[4].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was born on May 21, 1872[3].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin died on June 29, 1917[5].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's father was Henry de Vilmorin[11].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's mother was Julie Darblay[12].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was married to Marie Mélanie de Gaufridy de Dortan[13].
  • A child of Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was Mapie de Toulouse-Lautrec[14].
  • A child of Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was Louise Lévêque de Vilmorin[15].
  • A child of Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was Olivier de Vilmorin[16].
  • A child of Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was Roger Marie Vincent Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin[17].
  • A child of Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was André de Vilmorin[18].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin held citizenship in France[19].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's professions included botanist[6].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin worked as a horticulturist[7].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's professions included gardener[9].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's field of work was botany[20].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's field of work was plant[21].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's field of work was gardening[22].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin received the Order of Civil Merit[24].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin received the Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[25].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin received the Order of Saint Anna[26].
  • Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's place of birth was Verrières-le-Buisson[2]. He was born on May 21, 1872[3]. His father was Henry de Vilmorin[11]. His mother was Julie Darblay[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], horticulturist[7], botanical collector[8], and gardener[9]. Fields of work include botany[20], an academic discipline[28]; plant[21], a taxon[29]; and gardening[22], a branch of agriculture[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Order of Civil Merit[24], an order[33], in Bulgaria[34], founded in 2003[35]; Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[25]; and Order of Saint Anna[26], an order[36], in Russian Empire[37], founded in 1735[38].

Personal Life

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin was married to Marie Mélanie de Gaufridy de Dortan[13]. Children include Mapie de Toulouse-Lautrec[14], a journalist[39], 1901–1972[40], of France[41]; Louise Lévêque de Vilmorin[15], a screenwriter[42], 1902–1969[43], of France[44], awarded the Prince Pierre Award[45], specialised in literature[46]; Olivier de Vilmorin[16], a seed company[47], 1904–1962[48], of France[49], awarded the Righteous Among the Nations[50]; Roger Marie Vincent Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin[17], a horticulturist[51], 1905–1980[52], of France[53], awarded the Righteous Among the Nations[54], specialised in botany[55]; and André de Vilmorin[18], a horticulturist[56], 1907–1987[57], of France[58], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[59].

Death and Burial

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin died on June 29, 1917[5]. He passed away in Verrières-le-Buisson[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin born?

Born in Verrières-le-Buisson[2], Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin…

Where did Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin die?

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin passed away in Verrières-le-Buisson[4].

Who were Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's parents?

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's father was Henry de Vilmorin[11]. Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's mother was Julie Darblay[12].

Who was Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin married to?

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin's spouses include Marie Mélanie de Gaufridy de Dortan[13].

What did Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin do for work?

Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin worked as botanist[6], horticulturist[7], botanical collector[8], and gardener[9].

What awards did Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Order of Civil Merit[24], Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[25], and Order of Saint Anna[26].

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Philippe
    Field of work botany, plant, gardening
    Owner of Chateau d'Audour
    Spouse Marie Mélanie de Gaufridy de Dortan
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