Diosdado Simón

Botanist, Deceased Person

1954 – 2002

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Who was Diosdado Simón?

Diosdado Simón Villares was a Spanish researcher, biologist, botanist, tree surgeon and environmental teacher.

He studied Biology in UCM, and investigated Extremaduran vegetation. He was the manager of Cáceres' parks and gardens and a member of ADENEX. This association paid him a tribute in 2003 when they gave his name to their price ADENEX- Diosdado Simón.

He died of lung cancer in 2002 when he was preparing the exhibition of orchids Por huevos. He was married to the lawyer Dolores Neria and they had two children.

Cáceres City Council gave his name to a garden he designed, Jardín Diosdado Simón, which is located between the museums, Museo de Pedrilla and Museo de Guayasamín, which hosted his last exhibition Por huevos.

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Born
Oct 15, 1954
Also known as
  • Diosdado Simon
Nationality
  • Spain
Profession
Died
Apr 28, 2002
Cáceres

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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