Stephan Endlicher
Botanist, numismatist, and sinologist
Born
June 24th, 1804
221 years ago
Died
1849
176 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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Born in 1804, this individual contributed significantly to botany and the classification of plant species. Served as a professor of botany at the University of Vienna, which helped establish a prominent academic framework for plant studies in Europe. Published 'Genera Plantarum' that detailed numerous plant species and provided a systematic approach to botanical classification. Engaged in numismatics, which is the study of coins and currency, and authored works on the topic. In addition, made contributions to sinology, expanding knowledge on Chinese culture and language.
Published 'Genera Plantarum'
Served as a professor at University of Vienna
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