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Karl Hermann Zahn
1865-12-03 – 1940-02-08
Life & Legacy
Karl Hermann Zahn (3 December 1865, Baiertal – 8 February 1940, Haigerloch) was a German botanist who was a leading authority regarding the genus Hieracium (hawkweed).
He received his education in Karlsruhe (1884–85), and beginning in 1891, worked as a high school teacher in Heidelberg. He later taught high school classes in Freiburg im Breisgau and in Donaueschingen. In 1923 he was appointed professor of geometry, chemistry and material technology at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences.
Occupation & Career
botanist, university teacher, botanical collector, scientific collector, teacher
Education
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Education & Institutions
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q91040 — wikidata View source
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