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Pieter Harting

1812-02-27 – 1885-12-03

Portrait of Pieter Harting
Pieter Harting (1812-1885), Dutch microscopist, biologist, paleontologist, hydrologist and geologist.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Pieter Harting (27 February 1812 – 3 December 1885) was a Dutch biologist and naturalist, born in Rotterdam. He made contributions in a number of scientific disciplines, and is remembered for his work in the fields of microscopy, hydrology, botany, and biostratigraphy.

Occupation & Career

geologist, physician, hydrologist, naturalist, archaeologist, botanist, university teacher, paleontologist, biologist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

De Plantengroei in de Keerkringsgewesten. Een tafereel; Het Lichten van Dieren; De Hagel; De Wonderboom in den Haarlemmerhout

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Utrecht University

Organizations & Memberships

German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

Notable Work

De Hagel · De Plantengroei in de Keerkringsgewesten. Een tafereel · De Wonderboom in den Haarlemmerhout · Het Lichten van Dieren

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2328219 — wikidata View source

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