Leonhard Rauwolf
German botanist and writer (1535-1596) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 61
Leonhard Rauwolf was a German physician, botanist, and traveller. His main notability arises from a trip he made through the Levant and Mesopotamia in 1573-75. The motive of the trip was to search for herbal medicine supplies.
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About this person
Shortly after he returned, he published a set of new botanical descriptions with an herbarium. Later he published a general travel narrative about his visit.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1535 to 1596 · aged 61
