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Pehr Kalm

Swedish scientist and priest (1716-1779) · Sweden · Scientists · Died at 63

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Pehr Kalm, also known as Peter Kalm, was a Swedish-Finnish explorer, botanist, naturalist, and agricultural economist. He was one of the most important apostles of Carl Linnaeus.

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A picture commonly believed to portray Kalm, although some modern-day historians have suggested it may be of Kalm's colleague Pehr Gadd.[1] Painted by Johan Georg Geitel, 1764.A picture commonly believed to portray Kalm, although some modern-day historians have suggested it may be of Kalm's colleague Pehr Gadd.[1] Painted by Johan Georg Geitel, 1764.Illustration of Cohoes Falls, from the book En Resa til Norra America by Pehr KalmIllustration of Cohoes Falls, from the book En Resa til Norra America by Pehr Kalm

Awards

Commander of the Order of Vasa

About this person

Country
Sweden
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1716 to 1779 · aged 63

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