Augustin Pyramus de Candolle
Swiss botanist
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle was a Swiss botanist. René Louiche Desfontaines launched de Candolle's botanical career by recommending him at a herbarium. Wikipedia
Born: February 4, 1778, Geneva, Switzerland
Died: September 9, 1841 (age 63 years), Geneva, Switzerland
Nationality: Swiss
Awards: Royal Medal
Grandchild: Anne Casimir Pyrame de Candolle
Children: Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle