Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera
Spanish entomologist
About Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera
Lived 1809 – 1898 (aged 89). Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera was a Spanish botanist, naturalist, zoologist, politician, entomologist and physician.
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera (1809–1898) was a Spanish entomologist notable for pioneering work on the insects of corpses.
Graells was born in Tricio, in the Province of Logroño. He died in Madrid where he had been professor of zoology.
The moth genus Graellsia and the Graells's tamarin are named after him. He also identified the Iberian badger subspecies Meles meles marianensis. Exhibit case in the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, Madrid, Spain – "Life and work of Graells"
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Who was Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera?
Spanish entomologist (1809–1898)
When was Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera born?
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera was born on 24 January 1809 in Tricio.
When did Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera die?
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera died on 14 February 1898 in Madrid.
What was Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera's occupation?
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera was a botanist, naturalist, zoologist, politician, entomologist and physician.
What nationality was Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera?
Mariano de la Paz Graells y de la Agüera was Spanish.
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