Award
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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François André Michaux
1770-08-16 – 1855-10-23
Life & Legacy
François André Michaux (16 August 1770 – 23 October 1855) was a French botanist, son of André Michaux and the namesake of Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania. Michaux père botanized in North America for nearly a dozen years (1785–96) as royal collector for France.
Occupation & Career
botanist, explorer, physician
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Organizations & Memberships
French Academy of Sciences · Société d'agriculture de France
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Family Father
André Michaux
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Sources & Provenance
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