Claude Casimir Gillet
Claude Casimir Gillet (born May 19, 1806 in Dormans , † September 1, 1896 in Alençon ) was a French botanist and mycologist . Its official botanical author abbreviation is " Gillet ".
Life
Gillet was a veterinarian in the military and took part in an expedition to Algeria and North Africa from 1830 to 1834 , where he researched flora and fauna . He then went to Lyon, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Verdun, Sedan, Valenciennes, Thionville and finally Alençon (from 1847) and rose to the Veterinair Principale (1853). In addition to his work as a veterinarian , he continued to deal with natural research, initially entomology, later almost exclusively with botany. He became known for his Flora of France and his multi-volume work on French mushrooms . He was a corresponding member of the Linnaeus Society of Normandy.
Fonts
- with Jean-Henri Magne : Nouvelle Flore Française 1861 (the book saw 7 editions)
- Les Champignons de France, several volumes, from 1874, including:
- Champignons de France. Les Discomycètes, 9 volumes, 1879–1887
- Les champignons qui croissent en France: description et iconographie, Paris: Bailliere 1878
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gillet, Claude Casimir |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French botanist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 19, 1806 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dormans |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 1, 1896 |
| Place of death | Alencon |