On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers, one of the most curious and active scientific minds among 19th century naturalists, this article retraces his scientific career and recalls the long-term changes he made in the practice of science: promotion of experimental zoology, foundation of a modern scientific journal and establishment of the marine stations of Roscoff and Banyuls.
À l’occasion du 200ème anniversaire de la naissance de Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers, l’un des esprits scientifiques les plus curieux et les plus actifs parmi les naturalistes du XIXe siècle, cet article retrace sa carrière scientifique et rappelle les tournants qu’il a durablement imprimés à la pratique de la science : promotion de la zoologie expérimentale, fondation dune revue scientifique moderne et édification des stations marines de Roscoff et de Banyuls.
Keywords: Coral, molluscs, marine invertebrates; Experimental zoology; Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers; Marine stations; Naturalists and 3rd French Republic; Roscoff and Banyuls/Mer; Sorbonne University.