About Irénée Thériot
Lived 1859 – 1947 (aged 87). Irénée Thériot was a French botanist, school teacher, bryologist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
Marie Hypolite Irénée Thériot (21 December 1859 – 25 March 1947), credited as Irénée Thériot was a French bryologist and school teacher.
He was orphaned as a child, trained as a teacher and became head of a school in Le Havre from 1888 until 1920. He married but his wife (died 1938) and son (died 1917, aged 30) pre-deceased him.
Thériot's personal herbarium collection is currently housed at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. Jules Cardot named the genus Theriotia in honor of Thériot.
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Who was Irénée Thériot?
French botanist (1859-1947)
When was Irénée Thériot born?
Irénée Thériot was born on 21 December 1859 in Soulaucourt-sur-Mouzon.
When did Irénée Thériot die?
Irénée Thériot died on 25 March 1947 in Fontaine-la-Mallet.
What was Irénée Thériot's occupation?
Irénée Thériot was a botanist, school teacher, bryologist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
What nationality was Irénée Thériot?
Irénée Thériot was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irénée Thériot. https://biography.guide/irenee-theriot/
MLA: "Irénée Thériot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/irenee-theriot/.
Chicago: "Irénée Thériot." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/irenee-theriot/.
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