About Clément Rodier
Lived 1839 – 1904 (aged 65). Clément Rodier was a French missionary and botanist.
Marie-Clément Rodier, C.S.Sp. (; born Vital Rodier; 1839–1904) was a French missionary brother in Algeria. He is credited with creating the clementine variety of mandarin orange in 1902. Originally a member of the Brothers of the Annunciation at Misserghin in Algeria, he helped to run an orphanage. Brother Marie-Clément worked with the orphanage's citrus trees, and made grafts from an uncultivated tree that had grown among some thorn bushes in the orchard. This graft resulted in the clementine, which was named in honor of its creator.
Brother Marie-Clément became a brother in the Congregation of the Holy Spirit after the Brothers of the Annunciation were authorized to join that order in 1903.
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Who was Clément Rodier?
French missionary (1839-1904)
When was Clément Rodier born?
Clément Rodier was born on 25 May 1839 in Chambon-sur-Dolore.
When did Clément Rodier die?
Clément Rodier died on 20 November 1904 in Misserghin.
What was Clément Rodier's occupation?
Clément Rodier was a missionary and botanist.
What nationality was Clément Rodier?
Clément Rodier was French.
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