Charles-Eusèbe Dionne
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Charles-Eusèbe Dionne (20 July 1846 – 25 January 1925), also known as Charles Eusebe or C. E. Dionne, was a French Canadian naturalist and taxidermist. He is considered the first professional French Canadian ornithologist. Dionne was a self-taught scientist and wrote several books on the natural history of Quebec, including the first field guide to the province's mammal fauna; he was a well-respected scholar and became a fellow of the American Ornithologists' Union.
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Born | 20 July 1846 (1846-07-20) Saint-Denis-de-la-Bouteillerie, Canada East |
Died | 25 January 1925 (1925-01-26) (aged 78) |
Known for | Books on mammals and birds of Quebec, talented taxidermist |
Awards | Honorary M.A. and D.Sc., elective fellow of the AOU |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Natural history, taxidermy |
Institutions | Université Laval |
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