About Henri Cappetta
Lived 1946 – 2024 (aged 77). Henri Cappetta was a French ichthyologist and paleontologist.
Henri Cappetta (August 29, 1946 – January 6, 2024) was a French ichthyologist specializing in the paleontology of sharks and rays. He was a managing director at the Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution in the University of Montpellier.
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Who was Henri Cappetta?
French paleoichthyologist (1946–2024)
When was Henri Cappetta born?
Henri Cappetta was born on 29 August 1946 in Sète.
When did Henri Cappetta die?
Henri Cappetta died on 6 January 2024 in Balaruc-le-Vieux.
What was Henri Cappetta's occupation?
Henri Cappetta was an ichthyologist and paleontologist.
What nationality was Henri Cappetta?
Henri Cappetta was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henri Cappetta. https://biography.guide/henri-cappetta/
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