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Hinrich Lichtenstein

German physician, explorer, botanist and zoologist (1780-1857) · Doctors · Died at 77

Martin Hinrich Carl Lichtenstein was a German medical doctor, explorer, botanist and zoologist. He explored parts of southern Africa and collected natural history specimens extensively and many new species were described from his collections by European scientists.

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Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1780 to 1857 · aged 77