Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes (1721–1794) "Explication de Quelques Termes de Botanique" manuscript concerning botanical classification
Scope and Contents Note
This collection consists of an unpublished manuscript (138 pages), "Explication de Quelques Termes de Botanique," concerning botanical terminology and classification and the historical development of botany. Pages 1–88 concern pre-Linnaean classification, particularly the work of Andrea Cesalpino (1519–1603), Robert Morison (1620–1683) John Ray (1627–1705) and Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708). Pages 88–138 comprise a detailed discussion of the system of Carolus Linnaeus (1707–1778).
Dates
- Creation: ca.1746–1752
Creator
- Malesherbes, Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de (Author, Person)
Biographical Note
Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes (1721–1794) was a French magistrat, botanist and agriculturalist mainly known for his nonscientific achievements: he was President of the Cour des Aides and Director of the Librarie, a supporter of the philosphes and of reform under Turgot and a friend and advisor to Louis XVI. He held a lifelong interest in botany and agriculture, and wrote several tracts concerning the promotion of agriculture in France. He was elected a member of the French Academy of Sciences in 1750. A defender of the king, he was guillotined on 22 April 1794.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (1 volume)
Language of Materials
French
Processing Information
This collection was digitized by G. Boardman in 2015.
- Title
- Guide to the Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes (1721–1794) "Explication de Quelques Termes de Botanique" manuscript concerning botanical classification
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- J. Dustin Williams
- Date
- 7 April 2022
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- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation Archives Repository