Henri Gadeau de Kerville

Henri Gadeau de Kerville (1858–1940) was a French speleologist, entomologist and photographer.

Henri Gadeau de Kerville in brief

Born
1858
Died
1940
Known for
speleologist, entomologist, photographer, zoologist, botanist, archaeologist and scientific collector
Place of birth
Rouen
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Henri Victor Émile Gadeau de Kerville.

Born at Rouen in 1858, died at Saint-Loup-Cammas in 1940.

In detail

Henri Gadeau de Kerville studied at Lycée Pierre-Corneille. the recorded working language is French.

Residence is recorded at Rouen. Positions recorded include president and chairperson. Membership is recorded of Société entomologique de France, Photo-Club Rouennais and Société des amis des sciences naturelles et du muséum de Rouen.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit, Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit and Grand Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar.

Sources

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    “Henri Gadeau de Kerville”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3131147: Henri Gadeau de Kerville

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