José Correia da Serra
José Francisco Correia da Serra (6 June 1750 – 11 September 1823) was a Portuguese abbot, polymath, philosopher, diplomat, politician and scientist. In some circumstances, he was also known as Abbé Correa. The plant genus Correa, native to Australia, is named in his honour.
José Correia da Serra | |
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Abbé Correa, by Domenico Pellegrini (1759–1840). | |
| Born | 6 June 1750 Serpa, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 11 September 1823 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation(s) | Abbot, philosopher, diplomat, politician and scientist |
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