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Antoine de Jussieu
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| Born | 6 July 1686 |
| Died | 22 April 1758 (aged 71) |
| Nationality |  France |
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| Fields | Botany, Natural history, Medicine |
| Author abbrev. (botany) | Ant.Juss. |
Antoine de Jussieu (born July 6, 1686 – died April 22, 1758) was a French scientist. He studied nature, plants, and medicine.
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Who Was Antoine de Jussieu?
Antoine de Jussieu was a famous French naturalist, botanist, and physician. A naturalist studies living things and nature. A botanist studies plants, and a physician is a doctor.
Early Life and Education
Antoine was born in Lyon, France. His father, Christophe de Jussieu, was a respected apothecary. An apothecary was like a pharmacist who prepared medicines.
Antoine studied at the University of Montpellier. He traveled a lot with his brother, Bernard de Jussieu. They explored Spain, Portugal, and southern France. In 1708, Antoine moved to Paris.
His Work and Discoveries
Antoine de Jussieu took over from another famous botanist, Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, at the Jardin du Roi. This garden is now known as the Jardin des Plantes. It is a very important botanical garden in Paris.
Antoine didn't write many new books of his own. However, he helped publish important works by other scientists. He edited a book by Tournefort about plants. He also helped publish a book by Jacques Barrelier about plants found in France, Spain, and Italy.
Helping Others Through Medicine
Antoine de Jussieu also worked as a doctor. He spent most of his time helping people who were very poor. He taught others about the healing powers of plants. His teachings were later published in a book called Traité des vertus des plantes in 1772.
Antoine's brother, Bernard de Jussieu, also became a very well-known botanist.
See also
In Spanish: Antoine de Jussieu para niños
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Antoine de Jussieu, a French naturalist, botanist, and physician.
