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Hugues-Fleury Donzel

1791 – 1850

French entomologist

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About Hugues-Fleury Donzel

Lived 1791 – 1850 (aged 59). Hugues-Fleury Donzel was a French entomologist and naturalist.

Hugues-Fleury Donzel (14 February 1791, Rive-de-Gier, Loire – 18 November 1850, Lyon) was a French entomologist specialising in butterflies and moths.

He described Euchloe charlonia, Cigaritis zohra (1847), Pharmacis pyrenaicus and many other species. Donzel was a Member of the Société entomologique de France.

Works Donzel, Hugues (1837): Observations sur l'accouplement de quelques genres de Lépidoptères diurnes, et sur le genre Piéride. Annales de la Société Entomologique de France 6, pp. [77-81] Donzel, Hugues (1842): Description de deux Lépidoptères nouveaux recueillis en Barbarie par le Capitaine Charlon. Annales de la Société Entomologique de France 11, pp. [197-199, pl 8, 2 f] online Donzel, Hugues (1847): Description de Lépidoptères nouveaux. Annales de la Société Entomologique de France (2)5, pp. [525-530]

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Important facts

Born

14 February 1791, Rive-de-Gier

Birth century

18th century

Died

18 November 1850, Lyon

Occupation

Entomologist, naturalist

Nationality

France

Also known as

Hugo Fleury Donzel

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugues-Fleury Donzel?

French entomologist

When was Hugues-Fleury Donzel born?

Hugues-Fleury Donzel was born on 14 February 1791 in Rive-de-Gier.

When did Hugues-Fleury Donzel die?

Hugues-Fleury Donzel died on 18 November 1850 in Lyon.

What was Hugues-Fleury Donzel's occupation?

Hugues-Fleury Donzel was an entomologist and naturalist.

What nationality was Hugues-Fleury Donzel?

Hugues-Fleury Donzel was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugues-Fleury Donzel

· Wikidata: Q20752448

· DBpedia: Hugues-Fleury Donzel

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