When was Roger Heim born?

Roger Heim was born on 12 February 1900 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Roger Heim held?

Positions held by Roger Heim include: president of the French Academy of Sciences (1963–1963); president (1953–1971); director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1951–1965).

Where did Roger Heim study?

Roger Heim was educated at École Centrale Paris, Science Faculty of Paris.

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Roger Heim

French botanist (1900–1979)

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Roger Heim was a French botanist specialising in mycology and tropical phytopathology. He was known for his studies describing the anatomy of the mushroom hymenium, the systematics and phylogeny of higher fungi, the mycology of tropical fungi such as Termitomyces, as well as ethnomycological work on hallucinogenic fungi, like Psilocybe and Stropharia. In his career, he published over 560 articles, scientific reviews, and major works in fields like botany, chemistry, education, forestry, horticulture, liberal arts, medicine and zoology.

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Born: 12 February 1900 wd
Place of birth: 16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 17 September 1979 wd
Place of death: 13th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: mycologist, lichenologist, phytopathologist, university teacher, French resistance fighter, botanist wd
Education: École Centrale Paris, Science Faculty of Paris wd
Spouse: Panca Heim wd

Positions held wd

president of the French Academy of Sciences (1 January 1963 – 31 December 1963)
president (1953–1971)
director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1951–1965)

Awards wd

Darwin–Wallace Medal (1958)
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎

Questions

When was Roger Heim born?: Roger Heim was born on 12 February 1900 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Roger Heim held?: Positions held by Roger Heim include: president of the French Academy of Sciences (1963–1963); president (1953–1971); director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (1951–1965).
Where did Roger Heim study?: Roger Heim was educated at École Centrale Paris, Science Faculty of Paris.

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