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William Burck
Dutch botanist (1848-1910) · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Died at 62
William Burck was a Dutch botanist. He obtained a doctorate from Leiden University in 1874. In 1881 he became Assistant Director of the then Buitenzorg Botanical Gardens in Java. He collected a large number of plant specimens from locations including the Padang Highlands of western Sumatra.
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1910Died25 September 19101902Knight of the Order of the Netherlands LionAward1892Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd classAward1889Officer of the Order of the Dragon of AnnamAward1886Officer of the Royal Order of CambodiaAward1848Born4 February 1848
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About this person
The genus Burckella is named for him.
Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1848 to 1910 · aged 62
