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- 19 July 1890 (Creation)
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4 ff.
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Charles Flahault was a French botanist, among the early pioneers of phytogeography, phytosociology, and forest ecology. Born in Bailleul, Nord, he received his Baccalauréat de Lettres in 1872, after which he became a gardener at the Jardin des Plantes de Paris. He entered the Sorbonne in 1874 obtaining his doctoral degree in 1878. He continued his studies at Uppsala University in 1879, then in 1881 joined the University of Montpellier where in 1883 he became professor of botany, and in 1890 he founded the Institut de Botanique. He resided in Montpellier until his death.
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Sends Patrick Geddes a photo of himself as a souvenir from his stay at Montpellier. Gives Geddes his address in Bailleul for the summer holidays. Informs Geddes he is happy to look for accommodation for the Scottish students who wish to come to Montpellier. Enquires after the Scots College and mentions his future travels in Denmark and Sweden. Mentions Miss Smith, Mr. Max Leenhardt, Anna Geddes, and Norah Geddes.
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- French