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Turpin, Pierre Jean Francois (1775–1840) View Biographical Record
Article: Turpinia
Publication: Verklarend woordenboek der wetenschappelijke namen van de in Nederland en Nederlandsch-Indië...
Subject ID: 42928
| Subject Name: | Turpin, Pierre Jean Francois |
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| Article Title: | Turpinia |
| Publication Primary Author: | Backer, C. A. |
| Call Number: | L15 B126V |
| Notes: | Turpin, P.J.Fr.; 1775-1840; born Vire, Normandy, died Paris; excellent artist; 1796-1802 stayed in Haiti as sergeant, where he was taught botany by the French travelling botanist Poiteau, for whom he drew over 300 plates with analytical details; later he published with Poiteau a flora of Paris, which remained unfinished. "Turpinia" Vent. was named for him. |