Jean-Baptiste Robinet
Jean-Baptiste Robinet | |
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| Born | 23 June 1735 Rennes, France |
| Died | 24 March 1820 (aged 84) Rennes, France |
| Other names | Jean-Baptiste-René Robinet |
| Known for | Origins of evolutionary thought |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Naturalist, Encyclopaedist, Translator |
Jean-Baptiste Robinet (French: [ʁɔbinɛ]; 23 June 1735 – 24 March 1820), also known as Jean-Baptiste-René Robinet, was a French naturalist, known for his five-volume work De la nature (1761–68). He was also involved in the sequel publications to the Encyclopédie, took on Diderot's editorial role, and was a translator of numerous works to the French language.