Aimé Bonpland
French botanist and explorer of flora
Born
August 22nd, 1773
251 years ago
Died
1858
167 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Born in 1773, a French botanist and explorer specialized in studying tropical plants. Collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt on significant scientific expeditions in South America, where extensive botanical collections were made. These explorations contributed to various scientific studies and the understanding of plant geography. The works documented numerous species and laid foundations for future botanical research.
Published 'Essai sur la géographie des plantes'
Explored regions of South America with Humboldt
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