Reviewing the work of one of the greatest beetle collectors: Napoleon's General Dejean

Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 16:01 in Paleontology & Archaeology

A soldier, general and politician, Pierre Dejean found his place in history for a different reason -- as one of the greatest beetle collectors. His figure represents a romantic reading of a fearless insect enthusiast who was not afraid to stop on the battlefield to collect a small insect.

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