Petrus Camper

Petrus Camper (1722–1789) was a Dutch zoologist, physician and anatomist.

Also recorded as Peter Camper; Camper; P. Camper; n.

Overview

Born at Leiden in 1722, died at The Hague in 1789.

In detail

Petrus Camper studied at Leiden University. Meinard Simon du Pui is recorded as having studied under Petrus Camper. the recorded working language is Dutch and Latin.

The field of work recorded is anatomy and physiology.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Leiden. Residence is recorded at Netherlands. Employment is recorded with University of Franeker, Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam and University of Groningen. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, French Academy of Sciences and Russian Academy of Sciences.

Work by Petrus Camper is recorded in the collections of Museum De Lakenhal.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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    “Petrus Camper”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q382682: Petrus Camper

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