John James Audubon
French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter (1785–1851)
John James Audubon was born on April 26, 1785 in Les Cayes and died on January 27, 1851 in New York City, aged 65. Recorded occupations: botanist, ornithologist, painter, zoologist, scientific illustrator and writer. Country of citizenship: United States and France. Associated movement: Naturalism. Fields of work: ornithology. Notable works include “Osprey and the Otter and the Salmon” and “The Birds of America”. Member of Royal Society of London, American Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Royal Society of Edinburgh.
- Born
- April 26, 1785 · Les Cayes
- Died
- January 27, 1851 · New York City
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- United States, France
- Occupations
- botanist, ornithologist, painter, zoologist, scientific illustrator, writer
- Movements
- Naturalism
- Notable works
- Osprey and the Otter and the Salmon, The Birds of America
- Wikipedia editions
- 72 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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