Jules Dumont d'Urville

Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville (French pronunciation: [ʒyl dymɔ̃ dyʁvil]; 23 May 1790 – 8 May 1842) was a French explorer and naval officer who explored the south and western Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. As a botanist and cartographer, he gave his name to several seaweeds, plants and shrubs, and places such as d'Urville Island in New Zealand.

"Dumont d'Urville" redirects here. For other uses, see Dumont d'Urville (disambiguation).

Jules Dumont d'Urville
Born(1790-05-23)23 May 1790
Condé-sur-Noireau, France
Died8 May 1842(1842-05-08) (aged 51)
Meudon, France
Buried
Montparnasse Cemetery
AllegianceFrance
Service/branchNavy
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldAstrolabe
Spouse(s)Adèle Pepin
RelationsGabriel Charles François Dumont
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