Christian Schkuhr
Deceased Person
1741 – 1811
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Who was Christian Schkuhr?
Christian Schkuhr was a German gardener, artist and botanist.
He studied at the University of Wittenberg; while continuing to work as a gardener, he also became a master of design and engraving. An adherent of Linnaean taxonomy, he devoted himself to studying the flora of Wittenberg.
The genus Schkuhria was named after him by Conrad Moench. He is also commemorated with the genus Platyschkuhria Rydb..
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- Born
- 1741
- Education
- Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
- Died
- 1811
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on July 23, 2013
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