Johann Jacob Dillenius

Johann Jacob Dillenius (1684–1747) was a British botanist, pteridologist and bryologist.

Also recorded as Dill.; Johann Jakob Dillenius; Johan Jacob Dillenius; Johann Jacob Dillen Dillenius.

Johann Jacob Dillenius in brief

Born
1684
Died
1747
Known for
botanist, pteridologist, bryologist, university teacher, mycologist, botanical collector, scientific collector and illustrator
Place of birth
Darmstadt
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Overview

Born at Darmstadt in 1684, died at Oxford in 1747.

In detail

Johann Jacob Dillenius studied at University of Giessen. the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is botany.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Oxford. Employment is recorded with University of Oxford and University of Giessen. Positions recorded include Sherardian Professor of Botany. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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    “Johann Jacob Dillenius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q61031: Johann Jacob Dillenius

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