Biography of Pierre André Latreille

Pierre André Latreille (* 29. November 1762 in Brive-la-Gaillarde; † 6. February 1833 in Paris) was a französischer Entomologe (Insektenkundler). He was 70 years old. His education included Science Faculty of Paris, collège du Cardinal-Lemoine and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. He worked at École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort. His faith was Catholicism. He was awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour. His cause of death was bladder disease. He was buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery.