Biography of Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882)

Joseph Decaisne (* 7. March 1807 in Brussels metropolitan area; † 8. February 1882 in Paris) was a französischer Botaniker. He was 74 years old. He studied at Science Faculty of Paris. His awards include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Foreign Member of the Royal Society and Officer of the Legion of Honour. He was buried at Montmartre Cemetery.

Life Events

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1807

Born in Brussels metropolitan area, Belgium

1882

Died in Paris, Île-de-France

Biography

Birthplace

Brussels metropolitan area, Belgium

Place of Death

Paris, Île-de-France

Nationality

Belgium

Burial Place

Montmartre Cemetery

Occupation(6)

botanist agronomist naturalist botanical collector fruit grower scientific collector

Awards(3)

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Foreign Member of the Royal Society Officer of the Legion of Honour

Education(1)

Science Faculty of Paris

Offices & Positions(1)

president of the French Academy of Sciences

Life Events

2 Events

1807

Born in Brussels metropolitan area, Belgium

1882