Josif Pančić
Botanist (1814-1888) · Scientists · Died at 73
Josif Pančić was a Serbian botanist, physician, professor and academic. Born in the First French Empire, in present-day Croatia, he earned his medical degree in Hungary before moving to Serbia.
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About this person
He extensively documented the flora of Serbia, and is credited with having classified many species of plants which were unknown to the botanical community at that time. Pančić is credited with discovering the Serbian spruce. He is regarded as the father of Serbian botany.
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1814 to 1888 · aged 73
