What does Georg Wilhelm Schimper do?

Georg Wilhelm Schimper is known as botanist, explorer, botanical collector.

Where did Georg Wilhelm Schimper study?

Georg Wilhelm Schimper studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

When was Georg Wilhelm Schimper born?

Georg Wilhelm Schimper was born on 1804-08-02 in Mannheim.

Georg Wilhelm Schimper: German botanist (1804-1878)

Georg Wilhelm Schimper was a German botanist (1804-1878). Born 1804 in Mannheim.

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Who is Georg Wilhelm Schimper?: Georg Wilhelm Schimper was a German botanist (1804-1878). Born 1804 in Mannheim.
What does Georg Wilhelm Schimper do?: Georg Wilhelm Schimper is known as botanist, explorer, botanical collector.
Where did Georg Wilhelm Schimper study?: Georg Wilhelm Schimper studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
When was Georg Wilhelm Schimper born?: Georg Wilhelm Schimper was born on 1804-08-02 in Mannheim.

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Born: 1804-08-02, Mannheim
Died: 1878-10-10, Adwa
Occupations: botanist, explorer, botanical collector, scientific collector, naturalist
Also known as: G.W.Schimp., Georg Heinrich Wilhelm Schimper, G. H. W. Schimper

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