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Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was a French geographical engineer (military cartographer), novelist, botanist, writer and engineer (1737–1814). He was born at Le Havre.

Also recorded as Bernardin; Henri Bernardin de St. Pierre; Bernardin de Saint-Pierre; Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre.

Overview

Born at Le Havre in 1737, died in 1814.

In detail

Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre studied at University of Caen Normandy, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and Lycée Pierre-Corneille. training under Nicolas Louis de Lacaille is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is botany and travel literature. The authority associates the name with education.

Positions recorded include seat 27 of the Académie française and director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. Membership is recorded of Académie Française.

Works named in the authority record are Paul et Virginie.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Chronology

  1. 1737Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre born at Le Havre.
  2. 1814Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre died.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q361976: Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

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