Philibert Commerson (1727 – 1773) – Two panes of 25

2,500

Philibert Commerson was born at Châtillon-les-Dombes in the vicinity of Lyon in France.

Since his early youth he was interested in botany. He studied at Montpellier, graduated in medicine, returned to his hometown and married. His interest in botany continued to grow and in his free time he roamed the countryside to collect specimens and create his herbarium. At the request of Linneaus, he studied the marine fauna of the Mediterranean Sea.

Description

Philibert Commerson
The Man and The Scientist

Philibert Commerson was born at Châtillon-les-Dombes in the vicinity of Lyon in France.

Since his early youth he was interested in botany. He studied at Montpellier, graduated in medicine, returned to his hometown and married. His interest in botany continued to grow and in his free time he roamed the countryside to collect specimens and create his herbarium. At the request of Linneaus, he studied the marine fauna of the Mediterranean Sea.

Commerson was considered to be the most important natural history specialist of his time. His vast herbarium and numerous manuscripts were brought to Paris after his death where they did not receive the deserved recognition and were unfortunately, never systematically organised and evaluated. Numerous flora and fauna genera and species, such as plants, fish, frogs have been given his name.

The stamp depicts Commerson’s portrait and the Cylindrocline commersonii, an extremely rare plant endemic to Mauritius and are found only on the slopes of the Moka mountain range.

Technical Specification

Weight10 g
Acknowledgement

The Royal Society of Arts and Sciences of Mauritius The National Archives of Mauritius Vincent Florens Jeanne Barret by Timothy Ides courtesy of Danielle Clode

Art design

The Mauritius Post Ltd

Date of Issue

13/05/2023

Denomination

Rs50

Format

Portrait

Graphic Works

The Mauritius Post Ltd

Issuing Postal Operator

The Mauritius Post Ltd

Number per sheet

Two panes of 25

Perforation

14 x 2 cm

Print process

Lithography

Printer

Southern Colour

Stamp size

30 x 45 mm

Theme

Eminent Personalities Philibert Commerson (1727-1773)

Watermark

w18 – CASCO

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