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Gustave Arthur Poujade

1845 – 1909

French entomologist

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About Gustave Arthur Poujade

Lived 1845 – 1909 (aged 63–64). Gustave Arthur Poujade was a French lepidopterist.

Gustave Arthur Poujade (1845–1909, Fontainebleau) was a French entomologist and scientific illustrator, interested in Coleoptera and Lepidoptera. He was an honorary preparator in the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris. The museum holds his collections.

He described new species of Lepidoptera in Bulletin du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle de Paris and Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France. He was especially interested in the butterflies and moths of Tibet. Gustave Poujade was a Member of Société entomologique de France.

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Important facts

Born
1845
Birth century
19th century
Died
1909
Occupation
Lepidopterist
Nationality
France
Also known as
Poujade

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gustave Arthur Poujade?

French entomologist

When was Gustave Arthur Poujade born?

Gustave Arthur Poujade was born in 1845.

When did Gustave Arthur Poujade die?

Gustave Arthur Poujade died in 1909.

What was Gustave Arthur Poujade's occupation?

Gustave Arthur Poujade was a lepidopterist.

What nationality was Gustave Arthur Poujade?

Gustave Arthur Poujade was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustave Arthur Poujade

· Wikidata: Q19518942

· DBpedia: Gustave Arthur Poujade

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