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Jean-Henri Fabre

1823-12-21 – 1915-10-11

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Jean Henri Fabre from fr:Wikipedia 5 sep 2004 à 20:45 uploaded by Kelson.Credit: http://www.adapt.snes.edu/produits/fabrejh.htm also https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/6199673

Life & Legacy

Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ɑ̃ʁi kazimiʁ fabʁ]; 21 December 1823 – 11 October 1915) was a French naturalist, entomologist, and author known for the lively style of his popular books on the lives of insects.

Occupation & Career

entomologist, writer, university teacher, poet, botanist, naturalist, secondary school teacher, secondary-school professor, curator, botanical collector, teacher

Education

École normale d'Avignon

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Legion of Honour; Linnean Medal; Montyon Prize; Alfred Née Award; Officer of the Legion of Honour

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Alfred Née Award · Knight of the Legion of Honour · Linnean Medal · Montyon Prize · Officer of the Legion of Honour

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

École normale d'Avignon

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q313348 — wikidata View source

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