Dutch naturalist (1692–1761)
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Dutch naturalist (1692–1761)
Name Origin
African
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Petrus van Musschenbroek is Dutch naturalist (1692–1761).
The name Petrus means "Peter (biblical character)". It is of African origin.
Name Meaning
Peter (biblical character)
The name Petrus is of African origin, meaning "Peter (biblical character)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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