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Richard Maack

Baltic German explorer and botanist (1825-1886) · Russia · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 61

Richard Otto Maack was a Russian naturalist, geographer, and anthropologist. He is most known for his exploration of the Russian Far East and Siberia, particularly the Ussuri and Amur River valleys.

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Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class

About this person

He wrote some of the first scientific descriptions of the natural history of remote Siberia and collected many biological specimens, many of which were original type specimens of previously unknown species.

Country
Russia
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1825 to 1886 · aged 61