About Joseph de Jussieu
Lived 1704 – 1779 (aged 74). Joseph de Jussieu was a French botanist, botanical collector, scientific collector and physician.
Joseph de Jussieu (3 September 1704 – 11 April 1779), was a French botanist and explorer, member of the Jussieu family. He introduced the common garden heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) to European gardeners.
He was born in Lyon, and was the brother of Bernard and Antoine de Jussieu. He accompanied Charles Marie de La Condamine, Louis Godin and Pierre Bouguer on a voyage to South America in 1735, primarily to Ecuador with main aim to make astronomical sightings at the Equator to help establish shape of the Earth. He died in Paris, aged 74.
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Who was Joseph de Jussieu?
French botanist (1704-1779)
When was Joseph de Jussieu born?
Joseph de Jussieu was born on 3 September 1704 in Lyon.
When did Joseph de Jussieu die?
Joseph de Jussieu died on 11 April 1779 in Paris.
What was Joseph de Jussieu's occupation?
Joseph de Jussieu was a botanist, botanical collector, scientific collector and physician.
What nationality was Joseph de Jussieu?
Joseph de Jussieu was French.
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