John James Audubon

About John James Audubon

Birth Day: April 26, 1785
Birth Place: Les Cayes, Haiti

John James Audubon

John James Audubon was born on April 26, 1785 in Les Cayes, Haiti. French-American artist and ornithologist (birdwatcher) who painted North American birds in great detail. His color-plate book, "The Birds of America," was highly esteemed long after his death. He discovered and named 25 new species of birds.
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Occupation Painter
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born April 26, 1785 (Les Cayes, Haiti)
Birthday April 26
Town/City Les Cayes, Haiti
Nationality Haiti

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John James Audubon’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John James Audubon was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

French-American Artist and ornithologist (birdwatcher) who painted North American birds in great detail. His color-plate book, "The Birds of America," was highly esteemed long after his death. He discovered and named 25 new species of birds.

Before Fame

He wanted to improve upon the work of famed poet-naturalist Alexander Wilson and used Wilson's oeuvre as a guiding light for his career. He began his ornithology work in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Trivia

His name was given to the most famous ornithological organization, the National Audubon Society.

Family Life

He was born on a Haiti sugar plantation and was the illegitimate son of a French Naval officer and a chambermaid. He married Lucy Bakewell in 1808, and the couple had four children.

Associated With

He was mentioned by Charles Darwin in "On the Origin of Species," Darwin's controversial and seminal work.

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