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Ferdinand von Mueller

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German-Australian botanist (1825-1896)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1825 to 1896 · aged 71
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Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist. He was appointed government botanist for the then colony of Victoria, Australia by Governor Charles La Trobe in 1853, and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

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Photos 4

Bust of Mueller at the Royal Botanic Gardens, MelbourneBust of Mueller at the Royal Botanic Gardens, MelbourneMueller's grave at St Kilda CemeteryMueller's grave at St Kilda Cemetery

Awards 5

1888Royal Medal
1883Clarke Medal
Fellow of the Royal Society
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

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George BenthamAlso won Clarke MedalRichard Bowdler SharpeAlso won Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te ApārangiGeorg Ossian SarsAlso won Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te ApārangiEdgeworth DavidAlso won Clarke MedalEdward John EyreAlso won Clarke MedalGeorge GreyAlso won Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi

About this person

Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller, was a German-Australian physician, geographer, and most notably, a botanist. He was appointed government botanist for the then colony of Victoria, Australia by Governor Charles La Trobe in 1853, and later director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. He also founded the National Herbarium of Victoria. He named many Australian plants.

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United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1825 to 1896 · aged 71
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23 languages

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