Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet
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"Morelet" redirects here. For the French wine grape also known as Morelet, see Négrette.
Pierre Marie Arthur Morelet (26 August 1809 – 9 October 1892) was a French naturalist, born in Lays, Doubs. He was a member of the commission to Algeria, primarily as a natural artist, drawing any natural findings. He collected specimens in the Canary Islands, Guatemala and Mexico.[1]
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Born | 26 August 1809 Lays, Doubs, France |
Died | 9 October 1892(1892-10-09) (aged 83) Dijon, France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Naturalist |
Spouse | Noémie de Folin |
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He had a particular interest in molluscs and was recognised as a leading expert in the field.[2]
Morelet married Noémie de Folin, sister of Léopold de Folin. Morelet died of natural causes in 1892, in Dijon.