Birthdate: November 29, 1762
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
Died: February 6, 1833
Pierre André Latreille was a prominent French zoologist renowned for his expertise in arthropods. Initially trained as a Roman Catholic priest, he shifted his focus to zoology after the French Revolution. Latreille made significant contributions to the field through works like “Précis des caractères génériques des insectes” and his involvement with the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle. His pioneering efforts in arthropod systematics and taxonomy earned him widespread recognition, including the honor of writing the volume on insects for George Cuvier’s acclaimed work, “Le Règne Animal.”
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