Carl Skottsberg

Carl Skottsberg (1880–1963) was a Swedish botanist, scientific explorer and painter.

Also recorded as Skottsb.; Carl Johan Fredrik Skottsberg; Carl J.F. Skottsberg; C.J.F. Skottsberg; C.Skottsberg; Carl Johan Frederik Skottsberg.

Carl Skottsberg in brief

Born
1880
Died
1963
Known for
botanist, scientific explorer, painter, draftsperson, botanical collector and scientific collector
Place of birth
Karlshamn
Contents

Overview

Born at Karlshamn in 1880, died at Gothenburg in 1963.

In detail

Carl Skottsberg studied at Uppsala University. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is botany.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Uppsala. Employment is recorded with Gothenburg Botanical Garden and Uppsala University. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Darwin–Wallace Medal, Linnean Medal and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Carl Skottsberg”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q942078: Carl Skottsberg

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