Georg Karl Maria Seidlitz

German entomologist and academic

Georg Karl Maria Seidlitz - German entomologist and academic
Born

June 19th, 1840
184 years ago

Died

1917
108 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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An entomologist and academic specialized in beetles. Conducted extensive research on various insect species, particularly in the order Coleoptera. Contributed to taxonomic studies, discovering and describing numerous new species. Authored important works that influenced the field of entomology and educated future generations of scientists.

Conducted significant research in entomology

Described numerous beetle species

Published influential academic papers

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