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Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl

1855 – 1919

French entomologist

Lepidopterist
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About Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl

Lived 1855 – 1919 (aged 63–64). Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl was a French lepidopterist.

Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl (10 December 1855 in Provins – c. 1919) was a French entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera.

Nicolas Holl was a military engineer. Holl collected extensively in Algiers and Blida. His collections were sold to Walter Rothschild. He was a Member of the Société entomologique de France.

Works partial list Holl, 1909 Sur deux variétés de coloration du Thestor Ballus F. [Lep. Lycaenidae] Bull. Soc. ent. Fr. 1909 : 228-229 Holl, 1910 Description d'une variété nouvelle de Thais rumina L. [Lep. Papilionidae] Bull. Soc. ent. Fr. 1910 : 164

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Important facts

Born
10 December 1855
Birth century
19th century
Died
1919
Occupation
Lepidopterist
Nationality
France
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl?

French entomologist

When was Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl born?

Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl was born on 10 December 1855.

When did Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl die?

Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl died in 1919.

What was Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl's occupation?

Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl was a lepidopterist.

What nationality was Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl?

Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl

· Wikidata: Q21062129

· DBpedia: Nicolas Josef Eugene Holl

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