M. Louis Gentil (July 15, 1868 - June 12, 1925) was a French geologist, explorer, author, and professor. He explored North Africa.[1][2] He collected rocks and fossils. He discoveredEncephalartos laurentianus in 1902.Louis Gentil Field is named for him.Youssoufia was known in the past as Louis Gentil. He was a member of the Academy of Sciences.[3]
He was born inAlgiers. He explored the Atlas Mountains and was tasked with exploring the Muluya (Mulucha) valley.[4] He led the Cherifian Institute. He worked withJacques Bourcart who succeeded him as its director.
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