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Jean-Charles Chenu

1808 – 1879

French naturalist

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About Jean-Charles Chenu

Lived 1808 – 1879 (aged 71). Jean-Charles Chenu was a French physician, naturalist, malacologist, medical officer and zoologist.

Jean-Charles Chenu (30 August 1808 – 12 November 1879) was a French medical doctor, naturalist and writer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Montyon Science Award
Also known as
Jean Charles Chenu, Chenu

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jean-Charles Chenu's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Charles Chenu?

French naturalist (1808–1879)

When was Jean-Charles Chenu born?

Jean-Charles Chenu was born on 30 August 1808 in Metz.

When did Jean-Charles Chenu die?

Jean-Charles Chenu died on 12 November 1879 in Paris.

What was Jean-Charles Chenu's occupation?

Jean-Charles Chenu was a physician, naturalist, malacologist, medical officer and zoologist.

What nationality was Jean-Charles Chenu?

Jean-Charles Chenu was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Charles Chenu

· Wikidata: Q771507

· DBpedia: Jean-Charles Chenu

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