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'''Louis Claude Noisette''' (2 November 1772 – 9 January 1849) was a prominent [[France|French]] [[Horticulture|horticulturist]] and [[Botany|botanist]]. He was the son of Joseph Noisette, head gardener to the [[List of rulers of Provence|Count of Provence]], later King [[Louis XVIII of France|Louis XVIII]]. Louis Claude had two brothers: Antoine Noisette, a botanist who managed the [[botanical garden]] in [[Nantes, France]], and Philippe Noisette, a significant figure in the [[United States|American]] horticulture scene. {{Botanist|Nois.|Bailey, Frederick Manson}}
'''Louis Claude Noisette''' (2 November 1772 – 9 January 1849) was a prominent [[France|French]] [[Horticulture|horticulturist]] and [[Botany|botanist]]. He was the son of Joseph Noisette, head gardener to the [[List of rulers of Provence|Count of Provence]], later King [[Louis XVIII of France|Louis XVIII]]. Louis Claude had two brothers: Antoine Noisette, a botanist who managed the [[botanical garden]] in [[Nantes, France]], and Philippe Noisette, a significant figure in the [[United States|American]] horticulture scene. {{Botanist|Nois.|Bailey, Frederick Manson}}


== Early Life and Career ==
== Early life and career ==


Born in [[Châtillon, Hauts-de-Seine|Châtillon, France]], Noisette initially served in the [[infantry]] before embarking on a career in horticulture. He became a gardener at [[Val-de-Grâce|Val-de-Grace]] in 1795 but left this position in 1798.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Artwork by Noisette, Louis Claude (1772-1849) Artist |url=https://fineantiqueprintsandart.com/brand/noisette-louis-claude-1772-1849/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=Fine Antique Prints and Art |language=en-US}}</ref> Together with his brothers, he established a botanical facility in 1806, where he cultivated a diverse collection of plants, notably [[rose]]s.
Born in [[Châtillon, Hauts-de-Seine|Châtillon, France]], Noisette initially served in the [[infantry]] before embarking on a career in horticulture. He became a gardener at [[Val-de-Grâce|Val-de-Grace]] in 1795 but left this position in 1798.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Artwork by Noisette, Louis Claude (1772-1849) Artist |url=https://fineantiqueprintsandart.com/brand/noisette-louis-claude-1772-1849/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=Fine Antique Prints and Art |language=en-US}}</ref> Together with his brothers, he established a botanical facility in 1806, where he cultivated a diverse collection of plants, notably [[rose]]s.


== The Noisette Rose ==
== The Noisette rose ==
Noisette is particularly renowned for his role in developing the Noisette rose (Rosa x noisettiana).<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-08-31 |title=Noisettes |url=https://historicroses.org/noisettes/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Historic Roses Group |language=en-GB}}</ref> This hybrid rose originated from seeds sent by his brother Philippe from [[South Carolina]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Our Hometown Rose: Learn about the Noisette, Charleston’s heritage rose breed, and the rescue mission that brought it back into local gardens and churchyards {{!}} Charleston Magazine |url=https://charlestonmag.com/features/our_hometown_rose_learn_about_the_noisette_charleston_s_heritage_rose_breed_and_the_rescue |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=CHARLESTON SC {{!}} |language=en}}</ref> Philippe had crossed a Rosa x 'Old Blush' plant, obtained from [[Louis Claude Richard|Louis Claude]], with [[Rosa moschata]], resulting in '[[John Champneys|''Champneys'']]' Pink Cluster'. Louis Noisette subsequently created '[[Rosa 'Blush Noisette'|''Blush Noisette'']]', the first Noisette rose, by sowing seeds of '[[John Champneys|''Champneys'']]' Pink Cluster'.
Noisette is particularly renowned for his role in developing the Noisette rose (Rosa x noisettiana).<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-08-31 |title=Noisettes |url=https://historicroses.org/noisettes/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Historic Roses Group |language=en-GB}}</ref> This hybrid rose originated from seeds sent by his brother Philippe from [[South Carolina]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-14 |title=Our Hometown Rose: Learn about the Noisette, Charleston’s heritage rose breed, and the rescue mission that brought it back into local gardens and churchyards {{!}} Charleston Magazine |url=https://charlestonmag.com/features/our_hometown_rose_learn_about_the_noisette_charleston_s_heritage_rose_breed_and_the_rescue |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=CHARLESTON SC {{!}} |language=en}}</ref> Philippe had crossed a Rosa x 'Old Blush' plant, obtained from [[Louis Claude Richard|Louis Claude]], with [[Rosa moschata]], resulting in '[[John Champneys|''Champneys'']]' Pink Cluster'. Louis Noisette subsequently created '[[Rosa 'Blush Noisette'|''Blush Noisette'']]', the first Noisette rose, by sowing seeds of '[[John Champneys|''Champneys'']]' Pink Cluster'.


== Contributions and Recognition ==
== Contributions and recognition ==
Noisette played a crucial role in introducing and distributing rare American and Indian plants to France. His contributions were recognized in 1840, when he was awarded the Chevalier of the [[Legion of Honour]]. <ref name=":0" />
Noisette played a crucial role in introducing and distributing rare American and Indian plants to France. His contributions were recognized in 1840, when he was awarded the Chevalier of the [[Legion of Honour]]. <ref name=":0" />


Revision as of 09:46, 20 September 2024

Louis Claude Noisette
Undated engraving of Noisette
Born2 November 1772
Châtillon, France
Died9 January 1849(1849-01-09) (aged 76)
Paris, France
Scientific career
FieldsBotany, Agronomy
Author abbrev. (botany)Nois.

Louis Claude Noisette (2 November 1772 – 9 January 1849) was a prominent French horticulturist and botanist. He was the son of Joseph Noisette, head gardener to the Count of Provence, later King Louis XVIII. Louis Claude had two brothers: Antoine Noisette, a botanist who managed the botanical garden in Nantes, France, and Philippe Noisette, a significant figure in the American horticulture scene.

The standard author abbreviation Nois. is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]

Early life and career

Born in Châtillon, France, Noisette initially served in the infantry before embarking on a career in horticulture. He became a gardener at Val-de-Grace in 1795 but left this position in 1798.[2] Together with his brothers, he established a botanical facility in 1806, where he cultivated a diverse collection of plants, notably roses.

The Noisette rose

Noisette is particularly renowned for his role in developing the Noisette rose (Rosa x noisettiana).[3] This hybrid rose originated from seeds sent by his brother Philippe from South Carolina.[4] Philippe had crossed a Rosa x 'Old Blush' plant, obtained from Louis Claude, with Rosa moschata, resulting in 'Champneys' Pink Cluster'. Louis Noisette subsequently created 'Blush Noisette', the first Noisette rose, by sowing seeds of 'Champneys' Pink Cluster'.

Contributions and recognition

Noisette played a crucial role in introducing and distributing rare American and Indian plants to France. His contributions were recognized in 1840, when he was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. [2]

His influence extended beyond France, with Nikolaus II, Prince Esterházy commissioning him to landscape his extensive estate in Austria.

The genus Noisettia, comprising small flowering plants native to tropical America, was named in his honour. Additionally, a garden at the Palace of Versailles bears his name as a tribute to his significant contributions to horticulture.

Noisette passed away in 1849 without children. His brother Philippe's descendants continued the family's horticultural legacy by operating a nursery in Charleston until the 1940s.

References

  1. ^ International Plant Names Index.  Nois.
  2. ^ a b "Artwork by Noisette, Louis Claude (1772-1849) Artist". Fine Antique Prints and Art. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  3. ^ admin (31 August 2017). "Noisettes". Historic Roses Group. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Our Hometown Rose: Learn about the Noisette, Charleston's heritage rose breed, and the rescue mission that brought it back into local gardens and churchyards | Charleston Magazine". CHARLESTON SC |. 14 March 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
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