Pierre Poivre, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pierre Poivre

French horticulturalist (1719-1786)

Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1719

Place of Birth: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Date of Death: 06-Jan-1786

Profession: diplomat, missionary, gardener, agronomist, botanist, horticulturist, explorer

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Pierre Poivre (23 August 1719 – 6 January 1786) was an 18th century horticulturist and botanist.
He was born in Lyon, France. He was a missionary to East Asia, intendant of French colonial islands in the Indian Ocean, and wearer of the cordon of St.
Michel.