Christian Schkuhr
1741
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1811
country of citizenship: Germany, Holy Roman Empire
languages spoken, written or signed: German
educated at: University of Wittenberg
occupation: gardener, botanist, illustrator
Christian Schkuhr (14 May 1741, Pegau – 17 July 1811, Wittenberg) was a German gardener, artist and botanist.He studied at the University of Wittenberg; while continuing to work as a gardener, he also became a master of design and engraving. An adherent of Linnaean taxonomy, he devoted himself to studying the flora of Wittenberg. The genus Schkuhria was named after him by Conrad Moench (now considered synonymous with Sigesbeckia). He is also commemorated with the genus Platyschkuhria (A.Gray) Rydb.. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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