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François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault

1693 – 1778

Writer, painter and botanist

Botanist Zoologist Pteridologist
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About François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault

Lived 1693 – 1778 (aged 84–85). François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault was a French botanist, zoologist, pteridologist and painter.

François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault was a French botanist, zoologist and painter. de Garsault was born on 16 April 1691 in Aix-en-Provence, France and died on 3 August 1778 in Paris, France. de Garsault was a member of the French Academy of Sciences.

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Important facts

Born
1693, Aix-en-Provence
Birth century
17th century
Died
1 November 1778, Paris
Occupation
Botanist, zoologist, pteridologist, painter
Nationality
France
Also known as
Garsault

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault?

writer, painter and botanist (c.1693-1778)

When was François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault born?

François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault was born in 1693 in Aix-en-Provence.

When did François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault die?

François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault died on 1 November 1778 in Paris.

What was François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault's occupation?

François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault was a botanist, zoologist, pteridologist and painter.

What nationality was François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault?

François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Alexandre Pierre de Garsault

· Wikidata: Q5493154

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