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Gottfried Theobald

Gottfried Theobald was a Swiss naturalist, geologist, entomologist, cartographer, botanist and botanical collector (1810–1869). He was born in Hanau and died in Chur.

Also recorded as Gottfried Ludwig Theobald · Theob.

Gottfried Theobald

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Born
Gottfried Theobald was born on 21 December 1810. · Hanau.
Died
Gottfried Theobald died on 15 September 1869. · Chur.
Nationality
Switzerland.
Occupation
naturalist, geologist, entomologist, cartographer, botanist and botanical collector.
Education
University of Marburg and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

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Gottfried Theobald was a Swiss naturalist, geologist, entomologist, cartographer, botanist and botanical collector (1810–1869). He was born in Hanau and died in Chur.

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