Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg
Botanist and American pastor
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Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An influential pastor and botanist who contributed significantly to the field of botany. Specialized in the classification of North American plants and is often referred to as the father of American botany. Worked extensively on flora cataloging and provided descriptions of numerous plant species. His work laid foundational knowledge for future botanists and enhanced scientific understanding of North American ecosystems.
Published 'Species Plantarum Americanarum'
Described over 3,000 plant species
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Actor and film critic known for Nostalgia Critic
Born
November 17th, 1981 44 years ago
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Cuban baseball player, coach, and manager
Born
November 17th, 1973 52 years ago
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November 17th, 1982 43 years ago
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Singer and actress from Girls Aloud
Born
November 17th, 1981 44 years ago
Died
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Australian actress and producer
Born
November 17th, 1983 42 years ago
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Comedian and actor in Spanish television
Born
November 17th, 1974 51 years ago
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Painter associated with American landscapes
Born
September 19th, 1871 154 years ago
Died
May 23rd, 1938 87 years ago — 66 years old
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American Basketball Player, NBA Champion
Born
1941 84 years ago
Died
May 23rd, 2013 12 years ago — 72 years old
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Born
September 20th, 1929 96 years ago
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Born
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Died
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Born
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Died
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