Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este
Austrian archduchess and botanist
Born
December 10th, 1776
248 years ago
Died
1848
177 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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Born in 1776, this archduchess was a notable botanist and a member of the Austrian imperial family. Maria Leopoldine married the future Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro I, and played a crucial role in the early years of the Brazilian empire. Her passion for botany led to significant contributions towards the study and classification of plants in Brazil. She supported the establishment of various botanical expeditions and was instrumental in promoting scientific research in the New World.
Promoted botanical research in Brazil
Supported scientific expeditions
Documented indigenous plant species
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