Eduard Rüppell
German naturalist and explorer
Born
November 20th, 1794
230 years ago
Died
1884
141 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Germany
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Contributions to zoology and botany included significant discoveries in natural history, particularly in the regions of Africa and the Middle East. Conducted extensive explorations in northeastern Africa, documenting flora and fauna. Rüppell's notable expeditions led to the identification and classification of numerous species. His work, 'Systematisches Verzeichnis der in der Umgebung von Frankfurt am Main gefundenen Schmetterlinge,' focused on butterflies and contributed to entomology. Rüppell also served as a naval medical officer, further integrating practical experience with scientific inquiry.
Documented numerous species in Africa
Published significant works on natural history
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