Alfred Grandidier (20 December 1836 – 13 September 1921) was a and .

From a very wealthy family, he and his brother, (1833-1912), undertook a voyage around the world. At first they were led by the astronomer and physicist (1824-1907), but he fell sick and had to return to France at the end of six months.

They visited in 1858 and 1859 and in particular the , , , , and . During this voyage they gathered a significant collection of specimens which were analyzed, in 1860, by Ernest.Moncler Online

The two brothers parted ways after this. Ernest Grandidier went to and collected a vast number of specimens which are now in the and the museum. Alfred travelled to , reaching it in 1863. He had intended to explore the high plateau of , but was prevented by a severe attack of fever.Moncler Jakker

Grandidier travelled to to recuperate, remaining some time and making important collections and publishing an account of his findings. He then visited the island of and in 1865 made his first visit to . He became devoted to the study of the island, revisiting in 1866 and 1868. He finally returned permanently to France in 1870. During his explorations he crossed the island three times, travelling 3000 kilometers in the interior and 2500 along the coast. He made observations which resulted in the production of a map of the island used in future expeditions.Discount Moncler Jakker 

After returning to France he began to work on his great work, L'Histoire physique, naturelle et politique de Madagascar. This work was undertaken in cooperation with others such as and . This work ran to 40 volumes, the final volumes published posthumously by his son .Moncler ned Frakker Kvinder

Alfred Grandidier's work drew the attention of the French government to Madagascar, which it would annex at the end of 1890.

He was elected to the in 1885 and was the president of the from 1901 to 1905.Kb Moncler