Léon Fairmaire
1820–1906
Studied classics in Paris. A reversal in fortune led him to begin a career in public service administration in 1848. He retired in 1878. Joined the Société Entomologique de France in 1852; president, 1854–81. Studied and collected Coleoptera.
Sources
DBF
Gilbert 1977.
Bibliography
DBF: Dictionnaire de biographie Française. Under the direction of J. Balteau et al. 21 vols. and 4 fascicules of vol. 22 (A–Leyris d’Esponchès) to date. Paris: Librairie Letouzey & Ané. 1933–.
Gilbert, Pamela. 1977. A compendium of the biographical literature on deceased entomologists. London: British Museum (Natural History).
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