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Wilhelm Petersen
1854-06-12 – 1933-02-03
Life & Legacy
Wilhelm Konstantin Frommhold Petersen (12 June 1854 in Lihula – 3 February 1933 in Tallinn) was an Estonian entomologist, lepidopterist of Baltic-German descent.
He was the first who paid attention to the importance of the characteristics of genitalia in insect taxonomy. He was an early representative of the recognition concept of species.
Occupation & Career
entomologist, zoologist, lepidopterist, zoological collector, teacher, biologist
Education
Imperial University of Dorpat
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Imperial University of Dorpat
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q829891 — wikidata View source
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