Adrien-Henri de Jussieu facts for kids
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Adrien-Henry de Jussieu
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| Born | 23 December 1797 |
| Died | 29 June 1853 (aged 55) |
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (born December 23, 1797 – died June 29, 1853) was a famous French botanist. Botanists are scientists who study plants. Adrien followed in his father's footsteps, as his father was also a well-known botanist.
Early Life and Education
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu was born in Paris, France. His father, Antoine Laurent de Jussieu, was a very important botanist. Adrien learned a lot about plants from his father.
In 1824, Adrien earned a special degree called a Doctor of Medicine. For his studies, he wrote a detailed paper about a plant family known as Euphorbiaceae. This showed his deep knowledge of plants.
Career and Achievements
Adrien's career was full of important roles in science. When his father retired in 1826, Adrien took over his position at the Jardin des Plantes. This is a famous botanical garden in Paris.
In 1845, he became a professor. He taught about the organography of plants, which means studying the different parts and structures of plants. He also became the president of the French Academy of Sciences, a very respected group of scientists. In 1850, he was made an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Key Works and Legacy
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu wrote several important books and papers. His main books were the Cours élémentaire de botanique (which means "Elementary Course of Botany") and the Géographie botanique ("Botanical Geography"). He also wrote detailed studies on specific plant families, like the Malpighiaceae.
When botanists talk about his work, they usually use the short name Adr. Juss. or sometimes A. Juss. This helps to tell him apart from his father, who is known as Juss.
His family's contributions to science were so significant that an asteroid was named after them. This asteroid is called 9470 Jussieu. Also, in 1825, a type of Australian shrub was named Adriana in his honor. This plant belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, which Adrien studied closely.
See also
In Spanish: Adrien-Henri de Jussieu para niños
