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Abraham Erasmus van Wyk

b. 1952

South African botanist

Botanist Curator Botanical collector
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About Abraham Erasmus van Wyk

Born 1952. Abraham Erasmus van Wyk is a South African botanist, curator and botanical collector.

Abraham Erasmus van Wyk, also known as Braam van Wyk (born 1952, Wolmaransstad) is a South African plant taxonomist. He has been responsible for the training of a significant percentage of the active plant taxonomists in South Africa and has also produced the first electronic application (app) for the identification of trees in southern Africa.

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Important facts

Born
1952, Wolmaransstad
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Botanist, curator, botanical collector
Nationality
South Africa
Education
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, University of Pretoria
Also known as
A.E.van Wyk, Abraham Erasmus Van Wyk, Abraham E van Wyk, Braam van Wyk

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Abraham Erasmus van Wyk?

South African botanist

When was Abraham Erasmus van Wyk born?

Abraham Erasmus van Wyk was born in 1952 in Wolmaransstad.

What is Abraham Erasmus van Wyk's occupation?

Abraham Erasmus van Wyk is a botanist, curator and botanical collector.

What nationality is Abraham Erasmus van Wyk?

Abraham Erasmus van Wyk is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abraham Erasmus van Wyk

· Wikidata: Q2452675

· DBpedia: Abraham Erasmus van Wyk

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