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César Marie Félix Ancey

1860 – 1906

French conchologist and entomologist

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Lived 1860 – 1906 (aged 45). César Marie Félix Ancey was a French entomologist, malacologist, civil servant and local government officer.

César Marie Félix Ancey (15 November 1860 – 10 October 1906) was a French conchologist and entomologist.

For 23 years Ancey was 'conservateur' of collections for Charles Oberthür (1845–1924) at Rennes. Ancey was then a 'fonctionnaire' at Mascara until his death.

The genus Anceya was dedicated to him by Jules René Bourguignat.

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Important facts

Born

15 November 1860, Marseille

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 October 1906, Mascara

Occupation

Entomologist, malacologist, civil servant, local government officer

Nationality

France

Also known as

Ancey, Cesar Marie Felix Ancey, C. F. Ancey, César Félix Ancey

People in César Marie Félix Ancey's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Charles Oberthür

1845 – 1924

Lepidopterist

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped César Marie Félix Ancey's

Hermann von Helmholtz

Frequently asked questions

Who was César Marie Félix Ancey?

French conchologist and entomologist (1860-1906)

When was César Marie Félix Ancey born?

César Marie Félix Ancey was born on 15 November 1860 in Marseille.

When did César Marie Félix Ancey die?

César Marie Félix Ancey died on 10 October 1906 in Mascara.

What was César Marie Félix Ancey's occupation?

César Marie Félix Ancey was an entomologist, malacologist, civil servant and local government officer.

What nationality was César Marie Félix Ancey?

César Marie Félix Ancey was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: César Marie Félix Ancey

· Wikidata: Q3010484

· DBpedia: César Marie Félix Ancey

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