Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
French botanist (1656-1708) · France · Scientists · Died at 52
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Something wrong?Joseph Pitton de Tournefort was a French botanist, notable as the first to make a clear definition of the concept of genus for plants. Botanist Charles Plumier was his pupil and accompanied him on his voyages.
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About this person
Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1656 to 1708 · aged 52
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