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Giovanni Battista Balbis

1765 – 1831

Italian botanist and politician

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About Giovanni Battista Balbis

Lived 1765 – 1831 (aged 65). Giovanni Battista Balbis was a French botanist, physician, politician, professor, botanical collector and scientific collector.

Giovanni Battista Balbis (17 November 1765 – 3 February 1831) was an Italian botanist and politician who worked in Italy and France. He alternately was called Gioanni Battista Balbis and Jean-Baptiste Balbis.

With French botanist Clémence Lortet and others, he co-founded the Linnean Society of Lyon.

In 1804, botanist Antonio José Cavanilles, published Balbisia, which is a genus of flowering plants from southern South America, belonging to the family Francoaceae and was named in Giovanni Battista Balbis's honour.

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Important facts

Born
17 November 1765, Moretta
Birth century
18th century
Died
13 February 1831, Turin
Occupation
Botanist, physician, politician, professor, botanical collector, scientific collector
Nationality
France
Also known as
Balb., Giovanni B. Balbis, Jean-Baptiste Balbis, Giovanni Battista Ugone Balbis, Johannes B. Balbis, Johannes Baptista Balbis
moreJoannes B. Balbis, Balbis, G. B. Balbis

People in Giovanni Battista Balbis's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Antonio José Cavanilles
Antonio José Cavanilles
1745 – 1804
Botanist
 Portrait of Clémence Lortet
Clémence Lortet
1772 – 1835
Botanist

Contemporaries

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Johann Hedwig
1730 – 1799
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Nevil Maskelyne
1732 – 1811
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John Morgan
1735 – 1789
Military physician
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Edward Waring
1736 – 1798
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Antoine Lavoisier
1743 – 1794
Chemist
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Joseph Banks
1743 – 1820
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Battista Balbis?

Italian botanist and politician (1765-1831)

When was Giovanni Battista Balbis born?

Giovanni Battista Balbis was born on 17 November 1765 in Moretta.

When did Giovanni Battista Balbis die?

Giovanni Battista Balbis died on 13 February 1831 in Turin.

What was Giovanni Battista Balbis's occupation?

Giovanni Battista Balbis was a botanist, physician, politician, professor, botanical collector and scientific collector.

What nationality was Giovanni Battista Balbis?

Giovanni Battista Balbis was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Balbis

· Wikidata: Q2634689

· DBpedia: Giovanni Battista Balbis

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