When was René Jeannel born?

René Jeannel was born on 23 March 1879 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has René Jeannel held?

Positions held by René Jeannel include: director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1950–1950); president.

Where did René Jeannel study?

René Jeannel was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968), Paris Medical Faculty, Science Faculty of Paris.

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René Jeannel

French entomologist (1879-1965)

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René Jeannel was a French entomologist. He was director of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle from 1945 to 1951. Jeannel's most important work was on the insect fauna of caves in the Pyrenees, France and in the Carpathians, Romania. He also worked in Africa. Jeannel specialised in Leiodidae but authored a large number of papers and works on other Coleoptera. He was a member of the Romanian Academy.

Quick facts

Born: 23 March 1879 wd
Place of birth: 4th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 20 February 1965 wd
Place of death: 7th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: explorer, entomologist, physician, botanist, paleontologist, naturalist wd
Education: University of Toulouse (1896-1968), Paris Medical Faculty, Science Faculty of Paris wd

Positions held wd

director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1950–1950)
president

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (1935)

Questions

When was René Jeannel born?: René Jeannel was born on 23 March 1879 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has René Jeannel held?: Positions held by René Jeannel include: director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1950–1950); president.
Where did René Jeannel study?: René Jeannel was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968), Paris Medical Faculty, Science Faculty of Paris.

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