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Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo

1824 – 1860

Italian paleobotanist & lichenologist

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About Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo

Lived 1824 – 1860 (aged 36). Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo was a botanist, lichenologist, paleontologist, naturalist, herpetologist and paleobotanist.

Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo (13 May 1824 – 25 May 1860) was an Italian paleobotanist and lichenologist. He was born in Tregnago in the Province of Verona and took a great interest in botany as a young man. Massalongo joined the faculty of medicine at the University of Padua in 1844 and transferred to law, completing his studies in 1849. Along with Gustav Wilhelm Körber, he founded the "Italian-Silesian" school of lichenology. He also collaborated with Martino Anzi. He was the husband of Maria Colognato and the father of hepaticologist Caro Benigno Massalongo.

He also worked in the scientific field of herpetology. and described 138 new lichen genera and several new lichen species.

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Important facts

Born
13 May 1824, Tregnago
Birth century
19th century
Died
25 May 1860, Verona
Occupation
Botanist, lichenologist, paleontologist, naturalist, herpetologist, paleobotanist
Education
University of Padua
Also known as
A. Massalongo, Abramo Massalongo, A.B Massalongo, A. Massal.

People in Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Gustav Wilhelm Körber
Gustav Wilhelm Körber
1817 – 1885
Botanist
 Portrait of Caro Benigno Massalongo
Caro Benigno Massalongo
1852 – 1928
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 Portrait of Martino Anzi
Martino Anzi
1812 – 1883
Anthropologist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo?

Italian paleobotanist & lichenologist (1824-1860)

When was Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo born?

Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo was born on 13 May 1824 in Tregnago.

When did Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo die?

Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo died on 25 May 1860 in Verona.

What was Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo's occupation?

Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo was a botanist, lichenologist, paleontologist, naturalist, herpetologist and paleobotanist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo

· Wikidata: Q4284176

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