About Jean Thore
Lived 1762 – 1823 (aged 60). Jean Thore was a French botanist and physician.
Jean Thore (13 October 1762, Montaut-les-Créneaux – 27 April 1823, Dax) was a French botanist and medical doctor who practiced medicine in the town of Dax.
In 1808 Bory de Saint-Vincent circumscribed the algae genus of Thorea in his honor; the genus Thoreochloa Holub also bears his name. This is a synonym of Arrhenatherum.
Published works Essai d'une chloris du Département des Landes, 1803. Promenade sur les côtes du golfe de Gascogne, 1810.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jean Thore's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Thore?
French botanist (1762-1823)
When was Jean Thore born?
Jean Thore was born on 13 October 1762 in Montaut-les-Créneaux.
When did Jean Thore die?
Jean Thore died on 27 April 1823 in Dax.
What was Jean Thore's occupation?
Jean Thore was a botanist and physician.
What nationality was Jean Thore?
Jean Thore was French.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Thore. https://biography.guide/jean-thore/
MLA: "Jean Thore." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-thore/.
Chicago: "Jean Thore." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-thore/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC