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.
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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