Hieronymus Bock

Botanist, author of herbal medicine

Hieronymus Bock - Botanist, author of herbal medicine
Born

1498
527 years ago

Died

February 21st, 1554
471 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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A German botanist and physician, contributed significantly to the field of botany during the Renaissance. Served at the University of Tübingen and produced the influential work 'Kreüterbuch,' published in 1539. This comprehensive herbal encyclopedia detailed medicinal plants and their uses, illustrating over 400 species. Helped establish the foundations of modern botanical classification through careful observation and documentation.

Authored 'Kreüterbuch' in 1539

Introduced many plants in Europe

Contributed to botanical nomenclature

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