Henri Pittier
Henri Pittier was a Swiss scientist and naturalist known for his pioneering studies in biodiversity, particularly in Costa Rica. In 1904, he traveled to the Nicoya Peninsula, where he noted the extraordinary longevity of its inhabitants, marking one of the earliest observations linking specific regions to longer life spans. His work laid the groundwork for future research into longevity hotspots, commonly referred to as 'blue zones.'
Born on Apr 30, 1857 (168 years old)
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He noted that the plant 'enea' is used to make mats and enjalmas.
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Costa Rica:
Henri Pittier understood the relationship between the meseteño vengeance and the sea.
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Henri Pittier is mentioned as a notable scientist in Jesús Sanoja Hernández's list.
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Henri Pittier was a Swiss scientist who studied the biodiversity of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.
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