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Alexander von Nordmann

1803-05-24 – 1866-06-25

Portrait of Alexander von Nordmann
Eläintieteen professori Alexander von Nordmann (1803–1866)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Alexander von Nordmann (24 May 1803 in Ruotsinsalmi, Vyborg Governorate – 25 June 1866 in Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland) was a Finnish biologist, who contributed to zoology, parasitology, botany and paleontology.

Occupation & Career

botanist, paleontologist, zoologist, pedagogue, university teacher, carcinologist, physician, zoological collector, botanical collector, scientific collector, naturalist

Education

Royal Academy of Turku; Frederick William University Berlin

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Richelieu Lyceum · University of Helsinki

Organizations & Memberships

French Academy of Sciences · German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium

Education & Institutions

Frederick William University Berlin · Royal Academy of Turku

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q466498 — wikidata View source

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