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Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel: Quick Facts

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Born March 27, 1776 • Paris • France
Died September 12, 1854 (aged 78) • France
Notable Works “Traité d’anatomie et de physiologie végétale”
Subjects Of Study membrane • plant cell

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