About José Antonio Pavón
Lived 1754 – 1840 (aged 85). José Antonio Pavón was a Spanish botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
José Antonio Pavón Jiménez or José Antonio Pavón (April 22, 1754 in Casatejada, Cáceres, Spain – 1840 in Madrid) was a Spanish botanist known for researching the flora of Peru and Chile.
Biography During the reign of Charles III of Spain, three major botanical expeditions were sent to the New World; Pavón and Hipólito Ruiz López were the botanists for the first of these expeditions, to Peru and Chile from 1777 to 1788.
The genus Pavonia was named in his honor by his contemporary, Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles — plants with the specific epithet of pavonii also commemorate his name.
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Who was José Antonio Pavón?
Spanish botanist (1754-1840)
When was José Antonio Pavón born?
José Antonio Pavón was born on 22 April 1754 in Casatejada.
When did José Antonio Pavón die?
José Antonio Pavón died on 13 March 1840 in Madrid.
What was José Antonio Pavón's occupation?
José Antonio Pavón was a botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector.
What nationality was José Antonio Pavón?
José Antonio Pavón was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Antonio Pavón. https://biography.guide/jose-antonio-pavon/
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