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Edgard Hérouard

1858 – 1932

French marine biologist

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Lived 1858 – 1932 (aged 74). Edgard Hérouard was a French zoologist, marine biologist, biologist and university teacher.

Edgard Joseph Émile Hérouard (18 March 1858 in Saint-Quentin, Aisne - 22 March 1932 in Paris) was a French marine biologist.

In 1889 he started work as a préparateur at the Sorbonne, earning his doctorate in natural sciences during the following year. From 1895 he served as chef des travaux pratiques de zoologie. In 1901 he was named vice-president of the Société zoologique de France, and soon afterwards was appointed assistant director of the Station biologique de Roscoff. In 1910 he attained the title of associate professor, becoming a professor "without chair" in 1921.

Hérouard is known for his investigations of sea cucumbers, providing descriptions of numerous Holothurian species. Also, with Yves Delage (1854-1920), he is credited with describing the Order Hymenostomatida (1896).

Selected writings Recherches sur les holothuries des côtes de France, 1889 De l'excrétion chez les Holothuries, 1895 Traite de zoologie concréte (with Yves Delage), 1896; several volumes. Holothuries provenant des campagnes de la Princesse-Alice (1892-1897), 1902 Holothuries, 1906 Sur les molpadides de Norvége, 1910.

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University of Paris
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Edgard Herouard

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Who was Edgard Hérouard?

French marine biologist

When was Edgard Hérouard born?

Edgard Hérouard was born on 18 March 1858 in Saint-Quentin.

When did Edgard Hérouard die?

Edgard Hérouard died on 22 March 1932 in Paris.

What was Edgard Hérouard's occupation?

Edgard Hérouard was a zoologist, marine biologist, biologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Edgard Hérouard?

Edgard Hérouard was French.

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· Wikipedia: Edgard Hérouard

· Wikidata: Q3047525

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