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Aimé Bonpland

1773-08-29 – 1858-05-10

Portrait of Aimé Bonpland
Bonpland Aimé 1773-1858Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Life & Legacy

Aimé Jacques Alexandre Bonpland (French: [ɛme bɔ̃plɑ̃]; 22 August 1773 – 11 May 1858) was a French explorer and botanist who traveled with Alexander von Humboldt in Latin America from 1799 to 1804. He co-authored volumes of the scientific results of their expedition.
The standard author abbreviation Bonpl. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

Occupation & Career

physician, botanist, pteridologist, explorer, university teacher, botanical collector, scientific collector, naturalist, gardener

Education

University of Paris

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities · French Academy of Sciences · German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Société de Géographie

Education & Institutions

University of Paris

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q405702 — wikidata View source

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