José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage
José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage | |
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| Born | 2 May 1823 |
| Died | 3 November 1907 (aged 84) |
| Education | University of Coimbra |
| Occupations | Zoologist, politician, professor |
| Known for | Instrucções Prácticas sobre o Modo de Colligir, Preparar e Remetter Productos Zoológicos para o Museu de Lisboa |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Lisbon |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Bocage |
José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage (2 May 1823 – 3 November 1907) was a Portuguese zoologist, politician, and professor. He served as a professor of zoology and director of the National Museum of Natural History and Science at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon. Bocage's scientific work led to the description of numerous species, particularly of Portugal and its overseas territories.
Bocage held multiple public offices, including Minister of the Navy and Oversea. He was involved in colonial and geographical policy, co-founding the Lisbon Geographic Society and representing Portugal at the Berlin Conference, where he advocated for Portuguese claims in Africa. Several species have been named after him.