Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
French botanist and author of Paul et Virginie
Born
1737
288 years ago
Died
January 21st, 1814
211 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A prominent French botanist and author, he contributed significantly to literature and botany in the 18th century. His most notable work, 'Paul et Virginie', published in 1788, is a romantic novel that explores themes of nature and love set on the island of Mauritius. This work combined literary artistry with botanical description, reflecting the author's deep appreciation for nature. As a member of the French Academy, he engaged with contemporary debates on natural philosophy and environmental conservation. His observations and writings were influential in shaping French literature and botanical science during this period.
Wrote 'Paul et Virginie'
Contributed to botanical science
Member of the French Academy
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