About Afrikan Krishtofovich
Lived 1885 – 1953 (aged 68). Afrikan Krishtofovich was a Russian paleontologist and botanist.
Afrikan Nikolayevich Krishtofovich (; November 8, 1885 – November 8, 1953) was a Soviet geologist, paleobotanist and botanist. His name is abbreviated as "Krysht." when attributing him as the author of botanical names. The craters name was approved in 1982 by what is now known as VSEGEI.
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Who was Afrikan Krishtofovich?
Soviet paleobotanist (1885-1953)
When was Afrikan Krishtofovich born?
Afrikan Krishtofovich was born on 27 October 1885 in Kryshtopivka.
When did Afrikan Krishtofovich die?
Afrikan Krishtofovich died on 8 November 1953 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Afrikan Krishtofovich's occupation?
Afrikan Krishtofovich was a paleontologist and botanist.
What nationality was Afrikan Krishtofovich?
Afrikan Krishtofovich was Russian.
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