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Anthonia Kleinhoonte

1887 – 1960

Dutch botanist

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Lived 1887 – 1960 (aged 72–73). Anthonia Kleinhoonte was a Dutch botanist and botanical collector.

Anthonia Kleinhoonte (1887 – 1960) was a Dutch botanist and experimentalist best known for her study of the circadian rhythms of plants. She created a device that measured jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) leaf movements. She identified at least 50 plant species.

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Important facts

Born
1887, Arnhem
Birth century
Died
1960, Delft
Education
Utrecht University
Also known as
Kleinhoonte

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Anthonia Kleinhoonte's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthonia Kleinhoonte?

Dutch botanist (1887–1960)

When was Anthonia Kleinhoonte born?

Anthonia Kleinhoonte was born in 1887 in Arnhem.

When did Anthonia Kleinhoonte die?

Anthonia Kleinhoonte died in 1960 in Delft.

What was Anthonia Kleinhoonte's occupation?

Anthonia Kleinhoonte was a botanist and botanical collector.

What nationality was Anthonia Kleinhoonte?

Anthonia Kleinhoonte was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthonia Kleinhoonte

· Wikidata: Q13432652

· DBpedia: Anthonia Kleinhoonte

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