Erik Acharius
Swedish botanist (1757–1819)
1757 — 1819
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish botanist (1757–1819)
Born
October 18, 1757
Died
1819 (age ~62)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
naturalist, physician, botanical collector
SwedenBorn in Gävle ParishDied in Vadstena church församling
1757
Born in Gävle Parish (1757-10-18)
1773
EducationStudied at Uppsala University
1819
Died in Vadstena church församling
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Erik Acharius was a Swedish botanist who pioneered the taxonomy of lichens and is known as the "father of lichenology". Acharius was famously the last pupil of Carl Linnaeus.
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Who is Erik Acharius?+
Erik Acharius was a Swedish botanist who pioneered the taxonomy of lichens and is known as the "father of lichenology". Acharius was famously the last pupil of Carl Linnaeus.
What does the name Erik mean?+
The name Erik means "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is of English origin.
When was Erik Acharius born?+
Erik Acharius was born on October 18, 1757.
When did Erik Acharius die?+
Erik Acharius died in 1819, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.
The name Erik is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.. Etymology: A spelling variant of Eric, or directly borrowed from modern Erik.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Erik — October 18, 1757
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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