Aimé Bonpland
Aimé Jacques Alexandre Bonpland (French: [ɛme bɔ̃plɑ̃]; 22 August 1773 – 11 May 1858) was a French explorer and botanist who traveled with Alexander von Humboldt in Latin America from 1799 to 1804. He co-authored volumes of the scientific results of their expedition.
Aimé Bonpland | |
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| Born | 22 August 1773 |
| Died | 11 May 1858 (aged 84) Paso de los Libres, Argentina |
| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | University of Paris |
| Known for | Travel with Alexander von Humboldt |
| Parent(s) | Jacques-Simon Goujaud Marguerite-Olive de La Coste |
| Awards | French Academy of Sciences |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physician, biologist, botanist, natural history |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Bonpl. |
The standard author abbreviation Bonpl. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
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