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Johann Gottlieb Gleditsch

1714-02-05 – 1786-10-05

Portrait of Johann Gottlieb Gleditsch
Johann Gottlieb Gleditsch (1714-1786), German botanist, forestry scientist and physicianCredit: Daniel Berger

Life & Legacy

Johann Gottlieb Gleditsch (5 February 1714, in Leipzig – 5 October 1786, in Berlin) was a German physician and botanist known for pioneer investigations of plant sexuality and reproduction.

Occupation & Career

botanist, writer, university teacher, physician

Education

Leipzig University

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Collegium medicum · University of Frankfurt an der Oder

Organizations & Memberships

Academy of Science for Public Utility · German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences · Russian Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Leipzig University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q64257 — wikidata View source

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