About Pierre De Sornay
Lived 1876 – 1968 (aged 91). Pierre De Sornay was an agronomist and historian.
Marie Joseph Pierre de Sornay (born Port Louis, Mauritius October 11, 1876 died Curepipe, Mauritius August 5, 1968) was a Mauritian agronomist and writer.
Sornay was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1934, the Officier de la Légion d'honneur in 1956, and the Commandeur du Mérite agricole in 1966. He wrote the book Isle De France-Ile Maurice, which was awarded the Prix Thorlet by the Académie française.
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Who was Pierre De Sornay?
agronomist, historian
When was Pierre De Sornay born?
Pierre De Sornay was born on 11 October 1876.
When did Pierre De Sornay die?
Pierre De Sornay died on 5 August 1968.
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Pierre De Sornay was an agronomist and historian.
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