Charles Bonnet
Genevan botanist (1720–1793)
Died aged 73PiscesRepublic of Geneva
Biography
Charles Bonnet (French: [ʃaʁl bɔnɛ]; 13 March 1720 – 20 May 1793) was a Genevan naturalist and philosophical writer. He is responsible for coining the term phyllotaxis to describe the arrangement of leaves on a plant. He was among the first to notice parthenogenetic reproduction in aphids and established that insects respired through their spiracles. He was among the first to use the term "evolution" in a biological context. Deaf from an early age, he also suffered from failing eyesight and had to make use of assistants in later life to help in his research.
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Awards & honours (1)
- Fellow of the Royal Society
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- Charles Bonnet died on May 20, 1793 at the age of 73.
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- Charles Bonnet was born on March 13, 1720.
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- Charles Bonnet was born in Geneva.
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- Charles Bonnet's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Charles Bonnet is a citizen of Republic of Geneva.
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