Pierre Sonnerat
French botanist (1748-1814) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 65
Pierre Sonnerat was a French naturalist, colonial administrator, writer and explorer. He described numerous species of plants and animals on his travels and is honoured in the genus Sonneratia and in other specific names such as that of the grey junglefowl, Gallus sonneratii.
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The standard author abbreviation Sonn. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1748 to 1814 · aged 65
