Paul Möhring
German physician and botanist
Born
July 21st, 1710
314 years ago
Died
October 28th, 1792
232 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Born in 1710, a physician specialized in botany and zoology. Contributed significantly to the study of nature through extensive research in herbal medicine and animal physiology. Authored several scientific works that detailed various plant species and their medicinal properties, as well as classifications of animals. Played a vital role in advancing the understanding of natural history during the 18th century.
Authored 'Botanicae Medicae' on medicinal plants
Conducted research on animal and plant classification
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