France FDC on "150th Anniversary of the Death of Henri Mouhot (1826-1861)"

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150th Anniversary of the Death of Henri Mouhot (1826-1861)

Date of Issue : 5 November 2011

Henri Mouhot (May 15, 1826 — November 10, 1861) was a French naturalist and explorer of the mid-19th century. He was born in Montbéliard, Doubs, France, but spent his childhood in Russia and possibly, parts of Asia. He died near Naphan, Laos. He is remembered mostly in connection to Angkor.