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Benjamin Peter Gloxin
1765-01-01 – 1794-01-01
Life & Legacy
Benjamin Peter Gloxin (1765–1794) was a German physician and botanical writer who lived in Colmar. He is commemorated by the Brazilian genus Gloxinia and Sinningia speciosa, which is commonly called Gloxinia in the horticulture trade. In 1791, he was elected to the American Philosophical Society.
Occupation & Career
botanist, physician
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q86273 — wikidata View source
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