Constantine Samuel Rafinesque

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783–1840) was an American botanist, pteridologist and bryologist.

Also recorded as Rafinesque; Raf.; Constantine Samuel Rafinesque-Schmaltz; C. S. Rafinesque.

Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in brief

Born
1783
Died
1840
Known for
botanist, pteridologist, bryologist, entomologist, zoologist, archaeologist, malacologist and carcinologist
Place of birth
Constantinople
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Overview

Born at Constantinople in 1783, died at Philadelphia in 1840.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is botany.

Membership is recorded of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Antiquarian Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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    “Constantine Samuel Rafinesque”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q364857: Constantine Samuel Rafinesque

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