John Lawrence LeConte, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Lawrence LeConte

American entomologist

Date of Birth: 13-May-1825

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 15-Nov-1883

Profession: zoologist, entomologist, military physician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Lawrence LeConte (May 13, 1825 – November 15, 1883) was an American entomologist of the 19th century, responsible for naming and describing approximately half of the insect taxa known in the United States during his lifetime, including some 5,000 species of beetles.
He was recognized as the foremost authority on North American beetles during his lifetime, and has been described as "the father of American beetle study."