Joseph Charles Hippolyte Crosse (1 October 1826 in Paris – 7 August 1898) was a French conchologist.
Joseph Charles Hippolyte Crosse | |
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| Born | 1 October 1826 Paris, France |
| Died | 7 August 1898 (aged 71) Fontainebleau, France |
| Known for | Many publications on molluscs |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Conchologist |
With Paul-Henri Fischer (1835–1893) he was co-editor of Journal de Conchyliologie (from 1861). Crosse was the author of over 300 works on Mollusca.[1]
He lived in the Château d'Argeville near Fontainebleau and died there on 7 August 1898. The first Journal de Conchyliologie issue of 1899 was dedicated to his life and work.[2]
- ^ [1] Obituary— Dr. J.C.H. Crosse
- ^ Journal de conchyliologie vol 67 no. 1, 1899, pages 21-2 (in French)