Paul Portier

1866–1962 (age 96)

Biography

Paul Portier, born in 1866, devoted his life to zoological study, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world through persistent observation and clear-eyed scholarship.

His meticulous work inspired colleagues and students alike, and his memory remains honoured at the Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine.

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