Biography of René Desfontaines (1750-1833)

René Desfontaines (* 14. February 1750 in Tremblay; † 16. November 1833 in former 12th arrondissement of Paris) was a französischer Botaniker. He was 83 years old. He worked at Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. His awards include Legion of Honour and Foreign Member of the Royal Society. He was buried at Montparnasse Cemetery.

Life Events

2 Events

1750

Born in Tremblay, Brittany

1833

Died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France

Biography

Birthplace

Tremblay, Brittany

Place of Death

former 12th arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France

Nationality

France

Burial Place

Montparnasse Cemetery

Occupation(8)

botanist pteridologist bryologist ornithologist university teacher mycologist botanical collector scientific collector

Awards(2)

Legion of Honour Foreign Member of the Royal Society

Employer(1)

Muséum national d'histoire naturelle

Offices & Positions(2)

director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle president of the French Academy of Sciences

Life Events

2 Events

1750

Born in Tremblay, Brittany

1833