Sébastien Vaillant
Botanist and mycologist, contributed to plant taxonomy
Born
May 26th, 1669
355 years ago
Died
May 20th, 1722
302 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Born in 1669, a French botanist and mycologist focused on the study of fungi and plant classification. Played a significant role in the development of mycology as a distinct scientific field. His detailed studies on the reproductive organs of flowering plants advanced the understanding of plant structure. Contributed to the early classification systems for plants and fungi, establishing foundational concepts still relevant in botanical sciences today.
Published several influential works on plant taxonomy
Conducted early studies on fungi reproduction
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