Jean Rostand
Jean Rostand (1894–1977) was a French philosopher, biologist and writer.
Also recorded as Jean Edmond Cyrus Rostand; Jean Cyrus Rostand.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Jean Edmond Cyrus Rostand.
Also worked under the name Jean Sokori.
Born at Paris in 1894, died at Ville-d'Avray in 1977.
In detail
Jean Rostand studied at University of Paris. the recorded working language is French.
The field of work recorded is biology.
Positions recorded include seat 8 of the Académie française and honorary chairperson. Membership is recorded of Académie Française, Société zoologique de France and International Academy of the History of Science.
Works named in the authority record are Esquisse d'une histoire de la biologie.
Distinctions recorded are Kalinga Prize and Grand Prix littéraire de la Ville de Paris.
Sources
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