John Lawrence LeConte
American entomologist (1825-1883) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the academic, see John Le Conte. For the naturalist, see John Eatton Le Conte.
John Lawrence LeConte MD (May 13, 1825 – November 15, 1883) was an American entomologist, responsible for naming and describing approximately half of the insect taxa known in the United States during his lifetime,[1] including some 5,000 species of beetles. He was recognized as the foremost authority on North American beetles during his career, and has been described as "the father of American beetle study".[2]
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Born | (1825-05-13)May 13, 1825 New York, New York |
Died | November 15, 1883(1883-11-15) (aged 58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Mount St. Mary's University College of Physicians and Surgeons |
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Institutions | American Philosophical Society American Association for the Advancement of Science National Academy of Sciences |
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