Augustin Pyramus de Candolle ( 1778 - 1841 )

Birth: Near Geneva, Switzerland (04 February 1778) Death: Geneva, Switzerland (09 September 1841) Research Field: Botany, agronomy Career: Professor of Natural History (by 1822); Director of Botanical Gardens, Geneva (by 1822) Memberships: FLS; Horticultural Society of London; Institute of France (Corresponding) Membership: Foreign Member Election Date: 18/04/1822 Medals/Prizes: Royal Medal 1833.