Armen Takhtajan

Soviet-Armenian botanist (1910-2009) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 99

Armen Leonovich Takhtajan or Takhtajian, was a Soviet-Armenian botanist, one of the most important figures in 20th century plant evolution and systematics and biogeography. His other interests included morphology of flowering plants, paleobotany, and the flora of the Caucasus.

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2009Died13 November 2009Order of St. Mesrop MashtotsAward1981USSR State PrizeAward1975Order of the Red Banner of LabourAward1970Hero of Socialist LabourAwardOrder of the Red Banner of LabourAward1969Komarov prizeAward1958Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"AwardMore about this1946Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"Award1910Born28 May 1910

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