Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort was a French botanist and explorer, known for his travels in the Eastern Mediterranean during the early 18th century. His observations of Gyaros in his work 'Voyages au Levant' provide historical insight into the island's geographical and ecological characteristics, highlighting its harsh environment and limited biodiversity.
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Greece:
The French traveler Joseph Pitton de Tournefort stayed at the Monastery of Tzagarolon in 1700.
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Joseph Pitton de Tournefort wrote about Gyaros in his book 'Voyages au Levant'.
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