Henri Mouhot
Henri Mouhot | |
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A drawing of Mouhot by Henri Rousseau from a photograph | |
| Born | 15 May 1826 Montbéliard, Doubs, France |
| Died | 10 November 1861 (aged 35) Naphan, Laos |
| Known for | Angkor |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Natural history |
Alexandre Henri Mouhot (French pronunciation: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ ɑ̃ʁi mu.o]; 15 May 1826 – 10 November 1861) was a French naturalist and explorer of the mid-19th century. He was born in Montbéliard, Doubs, France, near the Swiss border. He died near Luang-Prabang, Laos. He is remembered mostly in connection to Angkor. Mouhot's tomb is located just outside of Ban Phanom, to the east of Luang Prabang.