Eugène Simon
French naturalist and entomologist
Born
Died
1924
102 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A prominent French naturalist and entomologist contributed extensively to the study of insects, particularly Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. Authored several significant scientific works that documented various insect species and their classifications. Participated in the establishment of the Société entomologique de France. Engaged in numerous expeditions to collect and describe new species, enhancing the understanding of biodiversity.
Published major works on Lepidoptera
Contributed to the classification of Coleoptera
Co-founded the Société entomologique de France
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