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Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim

1839 – 1920

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About Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim

Lived 1839 – 1920 (aged 80). Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim was a Russian botanist and university teacher.

Alexander Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim (, ; born 20 April 1839 in Moscow, Russian Empire – died 24 February 1920 in Sochi, Russia) was a Russian botanist. He was a director of the Saint Petersburg Botanical Garden. He was the son of Alexandr Grigorievich Fischer von Waldheim (1803–1884) and the grandson of Gotthelf Fischer von Waldheim. In 1853, he was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society.

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Important facts

Born

20 April 1839, Moscow

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 February 1920, Sochi

Occupation

Botanist, university teacher

Nationality

Russian Empire

Education

Imperial Moscow University, Medical faculty of Moscow University, University of Bonn

Employers

Lomonosov Moscow State University, University of Warsaw, Peter the Great Botanical Garden, Federal Research Center "N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources"

Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class

Also known as

Alexandr Alexandrovich (Alexander Alexandrowitz) Fischer von Waldheim, A.A.Fisch.Waldh., Alexander Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim

People in Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Gotthelf Fischer von Waldheim

1771 – 1853

Paleontologist

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim's

Christian Friedrich Schönbein

Antoine Augustin Cournot

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim?

botanist (1839-1920)

When was Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim born?

Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim was born on 20 April 1839 in Moscow.

When did Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim die?

Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim died on 28 February 1920 in Sochi.

What was Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim's occupation?

Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim was a botanist and university teacher.

What nationality was Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim?

Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandr Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim

· Wikidata: Q2833396

· DBpedia: Alexander Alexandrovich Fischer von Waldheim

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