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Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières

1747 – 1821

French writer and botanist

Entomologist Botanist Naturalist
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About Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières

Lived 1747 – 1821 (aged 73). Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières was a French entomologist, botanist, naturalist and conchologist.

Simon Louis Pierre, marquis de Cubières, brother of Michel de Cubières (1747, Roquemaure, Gard – 1821) was a French writer.

He was écuyer of Louis XVI and continued to support him throughout the French Revolution, refusing to emigrate and escape the massacres of the nobility. He devoted his spare time to sciences and literature, writing a Histoire des coquillages de mer, 1799, in-4, and several poems and comedies, including the Charlatan. Amédée Despans-Cubières was his illegitimate son.

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Important facts

Born
12 October 1747, Roquemaure
Birth century
18th century
Died
10 August 1821, Paris
Occupation
Entomologist, botanist, naturalist, conchologist
Nationality
France
Also known as
Louis Pierre de Cubieres, Marquis Simon Louis Pierre Cubières aîné, Marquis de Cubières

People in Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Amédée Despans-Cubières
Amédée Despans-Cubières
1786 – 1853
Politician
 Portrait of Michel de Cubières
Michel de Cubières
1752 – 1820
Journalist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières?

French writer and botanist (1747 – 1821)

When was Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières born?

Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières was born on 12 October 1747 in Roquemaure.

When did Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières die?

Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières died on 10 August 1821 in Paris.

What was Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières's occupation?

Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières was an entomologist, botanist, naturalist and conchologist.

What nationality was Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières?

Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simon Louis Pierre de Cubières

· Wikidata: Q3262920

· DBpedia: Louis Pierre de Cubières

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