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Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren

1772 – 1843

French ornithologist

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About Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren

Lived 1772 – 1843 (aged 70). Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren was a French ornithologist, politician, botanist and land owner.

Guillaume Michel Jérôme Meiffren Laugier (28 September 1772 – 27 September 1843) was a French ornithologist and bird collector. He is known for his co-authorship of a collection of avian illustrations, Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseaux, with Coenraad Jacob Temminck.

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Important facts

Born

28 September 1772, Arles

Birth century

18th century

Died

27 September 1843, Arles

Occupation

Ornithologist, politician, botanist, land owner

Nationality

France

Positions held

Mayor of Arles, Député des Bouches-du-Rhône

Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

Also known as

Guillaume Meiffren-Laugier de Chartrouse, Guillaume Michel Jerome Meiffren Laugier, Meiffren Laugier de Chartrouse

People in Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Coenraad Jacob Temminck

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren's

Antoine Laurent de Jussieu

1748 – 1836

Botanist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren?

French ornithologist (1772-1843)

When was Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren born?

Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren was born on 28 September 1772 in Arles.

When did Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren die?

Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren died on 27 September 1843 in Arles.

What was Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren's occupation?

Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren was an ornithologist, politician, botanist and land owner.

What nationality was Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren?

Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guillaume-Michel-Jérôme Meiffren

· Wikidata: Q3120095

· DBpedia: Guillaume Michel Jérôme Meiffren Laugier

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