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Ernest Olivier

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French botanist and entomologist (1844-1914)

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Joseph Ernest Olivier was a French entomologist and botanist, known as a specialist in fireflies (Lampyridae). As of 1888, he was founder and editor of the journal Revue scientifique du Bourbonnais et du centre de la France.

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Joseph Ernest Olivier was a French entomologist and botanist, known as a specialist in fireflies (Lampyridae). As of 1888, he was founder and editor of the journal Revue scientifique du Bourbonnais et du centre de la France. He was also involved in politics, serving as town councillor and later mayor of Chemilly, Allier, and was founder of the Gazette de l'Allier newspaper. He was a member of the Entomological Society of France and the Entomological Society of London. He was the grandson of entomologist Guillaume-Antoine Olivier. His botanical works include Flore populaire de l'Allier.

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France
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Scientists
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Scientist
Status
deceased
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Lived 1844 to 1914 · aged 70
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