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18th-century botanists

87 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Adelbert von ChamissoAuthor · BooksAdelbert von Chamisso was a French botanist, poet, pteridologist, bryologist, writer and naturalist (1781–1838). He was born at Châlons-en-Champagne and died at Berlin.
Albrecht von HallerAuthor · BooksAlbrecht von Haller (1708–1777) was a Swiss anatomist, librarian and poet.
Alexander DalrympleAuthor · Maps and atlasesAlexander Dalrymple (1737–1808) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, geographer and cartographer.
Alexander von HumboldtAuthor · BooksAlexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was a Kingdom of Prussia geologist, explorer and botanist.
Ami BouéAuthor · Maps and atlasesAmi Boué (1794–1881) was a Hamburg anthropologist, geologist and entomologist.
Arvid August AfzeliusAuthor · BooksArvid August Afzelius (1785–1871) was a Swedish poet, priest and musicologist.
Aubin-Louis Millin de GrandmaisonAuthor · BooksAubin-Louis Millin de Grandmaison was a French botanist, mineralogist, librarian, classical archaeologist, numismatist and writer (1759–1818). He was born at Paris.
Carl Fredrik FallénPerson · Music memorabiliaCarl Fredrik Fallén (1764–1830) was a Swedish entomologist, botanist and university teacher.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von MartiusAuthor · Maps and atlasesCarl Friedrich Philipp von Martius was an explorer, pteridologist, botanist, university teacher, mycologist and physician (1794–1868). He was born at Erlangen and died at Munich.
Carl Gustav CarusAuthor · BooksCarl Gustav Carus was a botanist, painter, psychologist, anatomist, university teacher and philosopher (1789–1869). He was born at Leipzig and died at Dresden.
Carl Peter ThunbergAuthor · BooksCarl Peter Thunberg (1743–1828) was a Swedish botanist, explorer and pteridologist.
Carl SprengelAuthor · BooksCarl Sprengel was a chemist, botanist, university teacher, writer, farmer and agronomist (1787–1859). He was born at Schillerslage and died at Resko.
Carsten NiebuhrAuthor · Maps and atlasesCarsten Niebuhr (1733–1815) was a Duchy of Bremen and Verden mathematician, explorer and cartographer.
Catharina Helena DörrienArtist · PaintingsCatharina Helena Dörrien was a German botanist, mycologist, governess, painter, writer and translator (1717–1795). She was born at Hildesheim and died at Dillenburg.
Charles BonnetAuthor · BooksCharles Bonnet (1720–1793) was a zoologist, writer and philosopher.
Charles Marie de La CondamineAuthor · BooksCharles Marie de La Condamine (1701–1774) was a French mathematician, explorer and astronomer.
Charles WilkesAuthor · BooksCharles Wilkes (1798–1877) was an American explorer, naval officer and geographer.
Charlotte Turner SmithAuthor · BooksCharlotte Turner Smith (1749–1806) was a British poet, writer and novelist.
Daniel SolanderAuthor · BooksDaniel Solander (1733–1782) was a Swedish botanist, librarian and writer.
Edward HitchcockAuthor · BooksEdward Hitchcock (1793–1864) was an American botanist, paleontologist and geologist.
Erasmus DarwinAuthor · BooksErasmus Darwin (1731–1802) was a physician, botanist and philosopher.
Ernst Gottlieb von SteudelAuthor · BooksErnst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783–1856) was a botanist, writer and physician.
Ferdinand BauerIllustrator · IllustrationFerdinand Bauer (1760–1826) was a Austrian Empire botanical illustrator, illustrator and painter.
Francis Rawdon ChesneyAuthor · BooksFrancis Rawdon Chesney was a British explorer, writer, botanist, botanical collector and scientific collector (1789–1872). He was born at Northern Ireland and died at Newry and Mourne.
Franz BauerIllustrator · IllustrationFranz Bauer (1758–1840) was a Austrian Empire botanical illustrator, illustrator and painter.
Franz SieberDesigner · DesignFranz Sieber (1789–1844) was a Austrian Empire botanist, architect and engineer.
Franz von Paula SchrankAuthor · BooksFranz von Paula Schrank was a botanist, entomologist, pteridologist, bryologist, writer and physicist (1747–1835). He was born at Neuburg am Inn and died at Munich.
Frederick William BeecheyArtist · PaintingsFrederick William Beechey (1796–1856) was a naval officer, painter and explorer.
Gerard van SpaendonckArtist · PaintingsGerard van Spaendonck (1746–1822) was a French botanical illustrator, painter and naturalist.
Gotthilf Heinrich von SchubertAuthor · BooksGotthilf Heinrich von Schubert was a physician, naturalist, botanist, philosopher, university teacher and writer (1780–1860). He was born at Hohenstein-Ernstthal and died at Laufzorn.
Grigory LangsdorffAuthor · BooksGrigory Langsdorff was an explorer, writer, naturalist, botanist, physician and diplomat (1774–1852). He was born at Wöllstein and died at Freiburg im Breisgau.
Heinrich BerghausAuthor · Maps and atlasesHeinrich Berghaus (1797–1884) was a Kingdom of Prussia cartographer, university teacher and mathematician.
Heinrich CottaAuthor · BooksHeinrich Cotta was a writer, university teacher, silviculturist, forester, forestry scientist and botanist (1763–1844). He was born at Zillbach and died at Tharandt.
Henry SaltIllustrator · IllustrationHenry Salt was a diplomat, egyptologist, archaeologist, painter, botanist and draftsperson (1780–1827). He was born at Lichfield and died at Desouk.
Jacob BigelowAuthor · BooksJacob Bigelow (1787–1879) was an American botanist, poet and university teacher.
Jacob HübnerIllustrator · IllustrationJacob Hübner (1761–1826) was a Kingdom of Bavaria lepidopterist, botanist and copper engraver.
Jacob SturmIllustrator · IllustrationJacob Sturm (1771–1848) was a Kingdom of Bavaria botanist, entomologist and illustrator.
Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-PierreAuthor · BooksJacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre was a French geographical engineer (military cartographer), novelist, botanist, writer and engineer (1737–1814). He was born at Le Havre.
James BoltonIllustrator · IllustrationJames Bolton (1735–1799) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland botanist, illustrator and botanical illustrator.
James BruceAuthor · Maps and atlasesJames Bruce (1730–1794) was a Kingdom of Great Britain explorer, archaeologist and botanist.
James CookAuthor · Maps and atlasesJames Cook (1728–1779) was a Kingdom of Great Britain explorer, cartographer and naval officer.
James SowerbyArtist · PaintingsJames Sowerby (1757–1822) was a British botanical illustrator, zoologist and botanist.
Jean Charles Léonard de SismondiAuthor · BooksJean Charles Léonard de Sismondi (1773–1842) was a French historian, economist and writer.
Jean Henri Jaume Saint-HilaireArtist · PaintingsJean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772–1845) was a French botanist, draftsperson and painter.
Jean-Baptiste de LamarckAuthor · BooksJean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744–1829) was a French botanist, zoologist and naturalist.
Jean-Jacques RousseauAuthor · BooksJean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778) was a Republic of Geneva philosopher, classical composer and musicologist.
Jean-Marie MorelDesigner · DesignJean-Marie Morel was a French architect and botanist (1728–1810). He was born at Lyon and died at Écully.
Johann Baptist von SpixIllustrator · IllustrationJohann Baptist von Spix was a zoologist, explorer, ornithologist, philosopher, entomologist and botanist (1781–1826). He was born at Höchstadt an der Aisch and died at Munich.
Johann Centurius HoffmannseggAuthor · BooksJohann Centurius Hoffmannsegg was a botanist, ornithologist, lepidopterist, pteridologist, zoologist and zoological collector (1766–1849). He was born at Rammenau and died at Dresden.
Johann Friedrich NaumannArtist · PaintingsJohann Friedrich Naumann (1780–1857) was a Anhalt-Köthen ornithologist, zoologist and botanist.
Johann Gottlieb GleditschAuthor · BooksJohann Gottlieb Gleditsch (1714–1786) was a German botanist, writer and university teacher.
Johann Rudolph SchellenbergEngraver · PrintsJohann Rudolph Schellenberg (1740–1806) was a Switzerland entomologist, illustrator and painter.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheEngraver · PrintsJohann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach theatre manager, botanist and politician.
John AbbotIllustrator · IllustrationJohn Abbot was an American ornithologist, entomologist, zoologist, botanist, illustrator and artist (1751–1840). He was born at London and died at Bulloch County.
John AikinAuthor · BooksJohn Aikin was a British physician, writer, biographer, botanist and naturalist (1747–1822). He was born at Kibworth and died at Stoke Newington.
John BachmanAuthor · BooksJohn Bachman (1790–1874) was an American naturalist, zoologist and writer.
John BarrowAuthor · BooksJohn Barrow (1764–1848) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, historian and writer.
John MitchellAuthor · Maps and atlasesJohn Mitchell (1711–1768) was a Kingdom of Great Britain botanist, cartographer and physician.
John RossArtist · PaintingsJohn Ross was a British explorer, naval officer, painter, military officer and botanist (1777–1856). He was born at Stranraer and died at London.
Jules Dumont d'UrvilleAuthor · Maps and atlasesJules Dumont d'Urville (1790–1842) was a France explorer, botanist and military personnel.
Karl Ludwig GieseckePerson · Film memorabiliaKarl Ludwig Giesecke was a botanist, librettist, university teacher, poet lawyer, actor and geologist (1761–1833). He was born at Augsburg and died at Dublin.
Kata BethlenAuthor · BooksKata Bethlen was a Hungarian writer and botanist (1700–1759). She was born at Bahnea and died at Făgăraș.
Maria GrahamArtist · PaintingsMaria Graham was a British writer, illustrator, painter, art historian and botanical collector (1785–1842). She was born at Cumberland and died at London.
Mary DelanyArtist · PaintingsMary Delany (1700–1788) was a British botanical illustrator, painter and writer.
Matthew FlindersAuthor · Maps and atlasesMatthew Flinders (1774–1814) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland explorer, cartographer and botanist.
Otto von MünchhausenAuthor · BooksOtto von Münchhausen (1716–1774) was a German botanist, writer and high-bailiff.
Paul Dietrich GisekeAuthor · BooksPaul Dietrich Giseke was a German botanist, librarian, teacher, writer and physician (1741–1796). He was born at Hamburg.
Peter Joseph LennéDesigner · DesignPeter Joseph Lenné was a gardener, botanist, architect and urban planner (1789–1866). He was born at Bonn and died at Potsdam.
Petrus CamperArtist · PaintingsPetrus Camper was a Dutch zoologist, physician, anatomist, surgeon, university teacher and paleontologist (1722–1789). He was born at Leiden and died at The Hague.
Pierre Antoine PoiteauArtist · PaintingsPierre Antoine Poiteau (1766–1854) was a French botanist, pomologist and botanical collector.
Pierre Jean François TurpinArtist · PaintingsPierre Jean François Turpin was a French botanical illustrator, botanist, painter and artist (1775–1840). He was born at Vire and died at Paris.
Pierre SonneratIllustrator · IllustrationPierre Sonnerat (1748–1814) was a France explorer, botanist and naturalist.
Pierre-Joseph RedoutéEngraver · PrintsPierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) was a Southern Netherlands botanist, painter and botanical illustrator.
Prideaux John SelbyIllustrator · IllustrationPrideaux John Selby was a botanist, ornithologist, illustrator and zoologist (1788–1867). He was born at Alnwick and died at Bamburgh.
Prince Maximilian of Wied-NeuwiedAuthor · BooksPrince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied (1782–1867) was an explorer, zoologist and ornithologist.
Robert Ker PorterArtist · PaintingsRobert Ker Porter was a British painter, diplomat, politician, traveler and writer (1777–1842). He was born at Durham and died at Saint Petersburg.
Roderick Murchison, 1st BaronetAuthor · BooksRoderick Murchison, 1st Baronet (1792–1871) was a botanist, paleontologist and geologist.
Sarah Sophia BanksPerson · Music memorabiliaSarah Sophia Banks was a British numismatist, botanist, curator, amanuensis, philatelist and musician (1744–1818). She was born at Soho.
Sydney ParkinsonIllustrator · IllustrationSydney Parkinson (1745–1771) was a Kingdom of Great Britain botanical illustrator, painter and botanist.
Thaddäus HaenkeAuthor · Maps and atlasesThaddäus Haenke (1761–1816) was a Austrian Empire explorer, geographer and physician.
William BartramAuthor · BooksWilliam Bartram (1739–1823) was a United States botanist, entomologist and naturalist.
William Jackson HookerIllustrator · IllustrationWilliam Jackson Hooker (1785–1865) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland botanist, university teacher and illustrator.
William John BurchellArtist · PaintingsWilliam John Burchell (1781–1863) was an explorer, zoologist and botanist.
William JonesAuthor · BooksWilliam Jones was a British and English anthropologist, linguist, judge, translator, poet and writer (1746–1794). He was born at Westminster and died at Kolkata.
William MacGillivrayAuthor · BooksWilliam MacGillivray was a botanist, ornithologist, writer, paleobotanist, naturalist and biologist (1796–1852). He was born at Aberdeen.
William RoxburghIllustrator · IllustrationWilliam Roxburgh (1751–1815) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland botanist, pteridologist and surgeon.
William SwainsonIllustrator · IllustrationWilliam Swainson (1789–1855) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland zoologist, ornithologist and ichthyologist.

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