Jul 3, 2009

Charles Pinel





Today I am moving on to the next generation: Charles Pinel



French naturalist born in Paris,1802. Son of the famous psychiatrist Philippe Pinel (therefore he is my great-great grandfather).

After graduation, he began writing plays and political articles. He was arrested for his ideas in opposition to the royalist regime (oops, it must be a family trait). It was time to move on, so he decided to make a trip to Brazil, arriving in 1834.

Married in abril 24, 1835 to Marie Catherine RIME, of Charmey.

He wrote several books, including "un Mémoire on Brazil to serve as a guide to those wishing to settle there. He lived in Nova Friburgo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. There he developed a passion for botany and culture of orchids. He also gave his name to several specimens and acquired an international reputation.

Charles died in July 18, 1871.




Source: Compiled from information published in various sources, including but not limited to the website “Pinellistique” (http://www.pinel.org) and the book by Lucy Lupia Pinel Balthazar

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