Engelbert Kaempfer

Physician and botanist, author of Amoenitates Exoticae

Engelbert Kaempfer - Physician and botanist, author of Amoenitates Exoticae
Born

September 16th, 1651
373 years ago

Died

1716
309 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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Born in 1651, engaged in medical practice and botanical studies. Undertook extensive travels to regions including Japan, China, and Persia, which informed later botanical classification. Authored 'Amoenitates Exoticae', detailing flora from his travels. His observations contributed significantly to European knowledge of Eastern plants and natural history.

Authored 'Amoenitates Exoticae'

Conducted extensive botanical studies in Japan

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