Olav Johan Sopp
Norwegian mycologist (1860-1931) · Norway · On the map · Scientists · Died at 70
Olav Johan Sopp was a Norwegian mycologist. He was a pioneer of Norwegian and international mycological research. He was the first to suggest classifying fungi as belonging to neither plantae nor animalia, but to a third kingdom. He also contributed to the development of the Norwegian dairy and brewery industry.
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Country
Norway
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1860 to 1931 · aged 70
