Pierre Lyonnet

Pierre Lyonnet (1708–1789) was a Dutch zoologist, entomologist and anatomist.

Also recorded as Pieter Lyonet; Lijonnet, mr. Pieter; Pieter Lyonnet.

Pierre Lyonnet in brief

Born
1708
Died
1789
Known for
zoologist, entomologist, anatomist, art collector, printmaker, naturalist, cryptologist and etcher
Place of birth
Maastricht
Contents

Overview

Born at Maastricht in 1708, died at The Hague in 1789.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch and French.

The field of work recorded is engraving, natural science and cryptology.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Leiden and The Hague. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Pierre Lyonnet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2203935: Pierre Lyonnet

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Elsewhere in Prints

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