German botanist (1797-1848)
1797 — 1848
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Profession
German botanist (1797-1848)
Born
August 10, 1797
Died
1848 (age ~51)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
poet, university teacher, botanical collector
1797
Born in Munich (1797-08-10)
1848
Died in Munich
About
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini was a German botanist, Professor of Botany at the University of Munich. He worked extensively with Philipp Franz von Siebold, assisting in describing his collections from Japan, and he also described plants discovered in other areas, including Mexico. Siebold wrote his Flora Japonica in collaboration with Zuccarini. It first appeared in 1835, but the work was not completed until after his death, finished in 1870 by F. A. W. Miquel (1811–1871), director of the Rijksherbarium in Leiden.
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Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini was a German botanist, Professor of Botany at the University of Munich. He worked extensively with Philipp Franz von Siebold, assisting in describing his collections from Japan, and he also described plants discovered in other areas, including Mexico. Siebold wrote his Flora
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
Gerhard Gerhard Zuccarini was born on August 10, 1797.
Gerhard Gerhard Zuccarini died in 1848, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — August 10, 1797
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Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
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