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Jacob Georg Agardh

Jacob Georg Agardh (1813–1901) was a Swedish botanist, pteridologist and university teacher.

Also recorded as J.Agardh; J. Agardh; Jacob George Agardh.

Jacob Georg Agardh in brief

Born
1813
Died
1901
Known for
botanist,pteridologist,university teacher,economist,mycologist,politician,writer,botanical collector
Place of birth
Lund Cathedral parish

Overview

Born at Lund Cathedral parish in 1813, died at Lund Cathedral parish in 1901.

In detail

the recorded working language is Swedish.

The field of work recorded is botany.

Employment is recorded with Lund University and The Academic Society. Positions recorded include member of the Second Chamber and member of the Riksdag of the Estates. Membership is recorded of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Linnean Medal, honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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