Pierre André Latreille

French zoologist and entomologist (1762–1833)
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Pierre André Latreille

Summary

Pierre André Latreille is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brive-la-Gaillarde[2]. He was born on November 29, 1762[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 6, 1833[5]. He worked as a lepidopterist[6], entomologist[7], arachnologist[8], carcinologist[9], and deacon[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brive-la-Gaillarde[2], Pierre André Latreille…
  • Pierre André Latreille passed away in Paris[4].
  • Pierre André Latreille was born on November 29, 1762[3].
  • Pierre André Latreille died on February 6, 1833[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Pierre André Latreille is buried at Grave of Pierre-André Latreille[13].
  • Pierre André Latreille's father was Jean-Baptiste Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac[14].
  • Pierre André Latreille held citizenship in France[15].
  • Pierre André Latreille's professions included lepidopterist[6].
  • Pierre André Latreille worked as an entomologist[7].
  • Pierre André Latreille's professions included arachnologist[8].
  • Pierre André Latreille's professions included carcinologist[9].
  • Pierre André Latreille's professions included deacon[10].
  • Pierre André Latreille's professions included university teacher[16].
  • Pierre André Latreille's field of work was entomology[17].
  • Among Pierre André Latreille's employers was École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort[18].
  • Pierre André Latreille's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[19].
  • Pierre André Latreille was educated at collège du Cardinal-Lemoine[20].
  • Pierre André Latreille's education included a stint at Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21].
  • Pierre André Latreille received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Pierre André Latreille was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Pierre André Latreille was a member of French Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Pierre André Latreille was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Pierre André Latreille was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26].
  • Pierre André Latreille was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brive-la-Gaillarde[2], Pierre André Latreille… he was born on November 29, 1762[3]. His father was Jean-Baptiste Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac[14].

Education

Educated at Science Faculty of Paris[19], a faculty[28], in France[29], founded in 1811[30]; collège du Cardinal-Lemoine[20], a college[31], in Kingdom of France[32], founded in 1303[33]; and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21], a national museum[34], in France[35], founded in 1793[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lepidopterist[6], entomologist[7], arachnologist[8], carcinologist[9], deacon[10], and university teacher[16]. Pierre André Latreille's field of work was entomology[17]. He was employed by École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort[18].

Recognition

Pierre André Latreille received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

Personal Life

Pierre André Latreille's religion is recorded as Catholicism[37].

Death and Burial

Pierre André Latreille died on February 6, 1833[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was bladder disease[38]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Pierre-André Latreille[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pierre André Latreille include Latreilliidae[39], a monotypic taxon[40].

Why It Matters

Pierre André Latreille ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Léon Dufour[43], an entomologist[44], 1780–1865[45], of France[46], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[47], specialised in entomology[48].

Entities named for him include Latreilliidae[39], a monotypic taxon[40].

FAQs

Where was Pierre André Latreille born?

Born in Brive-la-Gaillarde[2], Pierre André Latreille…

Where did Pierre André Latreille die?

Pierre André Latreille died in Paris[4].

Who were Pierre André Latreille's parents?

Pierre André Latreille's father was Jean-Baptiste Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac[14].

What did Pierre André Latreille do for work?

Pierre André Latreille worked as lepidopterist[6], entomologist[7], arachnologist[8], carcinologist[9], and deacon[10].

Where did Pierre André Latreille go to school?

Pierre André Latreille was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[19], collège du Cardinal-Lemoine[20], and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21].

What awards did Pierre André Latreille receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

Who did Pierre André Latreille influence?

Pierre André Latreille has been cited as an influence by Léon Dufour[43].

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  16. [12] . La sculpture dans les cimetières de Paris, 1897. wikidata.org.
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  25. [38] . Pierre André Latreille (1762-1833): The Foremost Entomologist of his Time. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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