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Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee

1831-02-02 – 1887-05-25

Portrait of Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee
Heinrich Wawra von FernseeCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Heinrich Wawra Ritter von Fernsee (born Jindřich Blažej Vávra; 2 February 1831 – 24 May 1887) was a Czech-Austrian ship surgeon, botanist and explorer.

Occupation & Career

explorer, physician, botanist, naval surgeon, world traveler, collector, photographer, botanical collector, scientific collector

Education

University of Vienna

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of Franz Joseph; Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy); Imperial Order of the Rose

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Imperial Order of the Rose · Order of Franz Joseph · Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)

Education & Institutions

University of Vienna

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q79184 — wikidata View source

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