Philibert Commerson Scientist

Dr. Philibert Commerçon (also sometimes spelled Commerson) (November 18, 1727 – March 13, 1773) was a French naturalist, best known for accompanying Louis Antoine de Bougainville on his voyage of circumnavigation in 1766–1769.

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Philibert Commerson
Birth dateNovember 18, 1727
Birth place
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
Nationality
France
Date of deathMarch 13, 1773
Place of death
Mauritius

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Field of study
Ichthyology

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