Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
Botanist and mycologist, flora classification
Born
1656
369 years ago
Died
December 28th, 1708
316 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A prominent French botanist and mycologist, significant contributions were made to the field of botany, particularly in the classification and description of plants. The publication 'Éléments de botanique' in 1694 is one of the major works, establishing a systematic framework for plant classification. Often regarded as a pioneering figure in the study of plant taxonomy, extensive travels to Greece and the Mediterranean regions allowed for the collection and identification of numerous plant species. The genus Tournefortia, named in his honor, highlights his influential role in botanical nomenclature. His systematic approach laid groundwork for later developments in plant biology.
Published 'Éléments de botanique'
Classified numerous plant species
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