Léon Diguet

Summary

Léon Diguet is a human^[1]. He was born in Le Havre^[2]. He was born on July 25, 1859^[3]. He died on August 31, 1926^[4]. He worked as an explorer^[5], anthropologist^[6], archaeologist^[7], geologist^[8], and botanist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Léon Diguet's place of birth was Le Havre^[2].
• Léon Diguet was born on July 25, 1859^[3].
• Léon Diguet died on August 31, 1926^[4].
• Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[11].
• Léon Diguet held citizenship in France^[12].
• Léon Diguet worked as an explorer^[5].
• Léon Diguet's professions included anthropologist^[6].
• Léon Diguet worked as an archaeologist^[7].
• Léon Diguet worked as a geologist^[8].
• Léon Diguet's professions included botanist^[9].
• Léon Diguet worked as a naturalist^[13].
• Léon Diguet was employed by Compagnie du Boléo^[14].
• Léon Diguet was educated at Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[15].
• Léon Diguet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[16].
• Léon Diguet is recorded as male^[17].
• Léon Diguet's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Léon Diguet's Commons category is recorded as Léon Diguet^[19].
• Léon Diguet's family name is recorded as Diguet^[20].
• Léon Diguet's given name is recorded as Léon^[21].
• Léon Diguet's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1859^[22].
• Léon Diguet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[23].
• Léon Diguet's collection items at is recorded as Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin^[24].

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Origins and Family

Léon Diguet was born in Le Havre^[2]. He was born on July 25, 1859^[3].

Education

Léon Diguet's education included a stint at Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[5], anthropologist^[6], archaeologist^[7], geologist^[8], botanist^[9], and naturalist^[13]. Among Léon Diguet's employers was Compagnie du Boléo^[14].

Recognition

Léon Diguet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[16].

Death and Burial

Léon Diguet died on August 31, 1926^[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Léon Diguet include Ferocactus diguetii^[25], a taxon^[26].

Why It Matters

Léon Diguet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[27]

Entities named for him include Ferocactus diguetii^[25], a taxon^[26].

FAQs

Where was Léon Diguet born?

Léon Diguet was born in Le Havre^[2].

What did Léon Diguet do for work?

Léon Diguet worked as explorer^[5], anthropologist^[6], archaeologist^[7], geologist^[8], and botanist^[9].

Where did Léon Diguet go to school?

Léon Diguet was educated at Muséum national d'histoire naturelle^[15].

What awards did Léon Diguet receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[16].