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Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy

1786 – 1867

Paleontologist and biologist

Paleontologist Malacologist Geologist
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About Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy

Lived 1786 – 1867 (aged 81). Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy was a French paleontologist, malacologist, geologist, magistrate and botanist.

Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy (25 May 1786 – 9 July 1867, in Versailles) was a French malacologist and palaeontologist.

Michelin de Choisy was an 'Inspecteur des Finances'. He wrote Description des polypiers fossiles du Bassin Parisien. (Groupe Supracrétacé.) Avec figures lithographiées par Ludovic Michelin in Iconographie zoophytologique and many papers in Magasin de conchyliologie.

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Important facts

Born
25 May 1786, Versailles
Birth century
18th century
Died
9 July 1867, Versailles
Occupation
Paleontologist, malacologist, geologist, magistrate, botanist
Nationality
France
Positions held
Conseiller référendaire à la Cour des comptes, President of the Geological Society of France
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Also known as
Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin, Michelin, Hardouin Michelin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy?

paleontologist and biologist (1786-1867)

When was Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy born?

Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy was born on 25 May 1786 in Versailles.

When did Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy die?

Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy died on 9 July 1867 in Versailles.

What was Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy's occupation?

Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy was a paleontologist, malacologist, geologist, magistrate and botanist.

What nationality was Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy?

Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy

· Wikidata: Q16065782

· DBpedia: Jean-Louis Hardouin Michelin de Choisy

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