René Louiche Desfontaines
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Summary
René Louiche Desfontaines is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tremblay[2]. He was born on February 14, 1750[3]. He passed away in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 16, 1833[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], ornithologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- René Louiche Desfontaines's place of birth was Tremblay[2].
- René Louiche Desfontaines passed away in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- René Louiche Desfontaines was born on February 14, 1750[3].
- René Louiche Desfontaines died on November 16, 1833[5].
- Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
- René Louiche Desfontaines held citizenship in France[13].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's professions included botanist[6].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's professions included pteridologist[7].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's professions included bryologist[8].
- René Louiche Desfontaines worked as an ornithologist[9].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's professions included university teacher[10].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's professions included mycologist[14].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's field of work was botany[15].
- René Louiche Desfontaines held the position of director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[16].
- René Louiche Desfontaines held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[17].
- René Louiche Desfontaines was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[18].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's education included a stint at Paris Medical Faculty[19].
- René Louiche Desfontaines's doctoral advisor was Bernard de Jussieu[20].
- A notable student of René Louiche Desfontaines was Victor Jacquemont[21].
- A notable student of René Louiche Desfontaines was Auguste Plée[22].
- René Louiche Desfontaines received the Legion of Honour[23].
- René Louiche Desfontaines received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24].
- René Louiche Desfontaines was a member of Royal Society[25].
- René Louiche Desfontaines was a member of French Academy of Sciences[26].
- René Louiche Desfontaines was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[27].
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Origins and Family
René Louiche Desfontaines's place of birth was Tremblay[2]. He was born on February 14, 1750[3].
Education
René Louiche Desfontaines's education included a stint at Paris Medical Faculty[19]. His doctoral advisor was Bernard de Jussieu[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], ornithologist[9], university teacher[10], and mycologist[14]. René Louiche Desfontaines's field of work was botany[15]. He was employed by Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[18]. Positions held include director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle[16] and president of the French Academy of Sciences[17]. Notable students include Victor Jacquemont[21], an explorer[28], 1801–1832[29], of France[30], specialised in botany[31] and Auguste Plée[22], a botanist[32], 1786–1825[33], of France[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Legion of Honour[23], a state order[35], in France[36], founded in 1802[37] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39].
Death and Burial
René Louiche Desfontaines died on November 16, 1833[5]. He passed away in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
René Louiche Desfontaines ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Works attributed to him include Flora Atlantica[42], a literary work[43], in France[44].
FAQs
Where was René Louiche Desfontaines born?
René Louiche Desfontaines was born in Tremblay[2].
Where did René Louiche Desfontaines die?
René Louiche Desfontaines died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did René Louiche Desfontaines do for work?
René Louiche Desfontaines worked as botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], ornithologist[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did René Louiche Desfontaines go to school?
René Louiche Desfontaines was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[19].
What awards did René Louiche Desfontaines receive?
Honors received include Legion of Honour[23] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24].