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Carl Ludwig Willdenow
German botanist (1765ā1812) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carl Ludwig Willdenow (22 August 1765 ā 10 July 1812) was a German botanist, pharmacist, and plant taxonomist. He is considered one of the founders of phytogeography, the study of the geographic distribution of plants. Willdenow was also a mentor of Alexander von Humboldt, one of the earliest and best known phytogeographers. He also influenced Christian Konrad Sprengel, who pioneered the study of plant pollination and floral biology.
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Carl Ludwig Willdenow | |
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Born | (1765-08-22)22 August 1765 |
Died | 10 July 1812(1812-07-10) (aged 46) |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Halle |
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Fields | botany pharmacy taxonomy |
Institutions | Humboldt University of Berlin |
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