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August Assmann

1819 – 1898

German entomologist and scientific illustrator (1819—1896)

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About August Assmann

Lived 1819 – 1898 (aged 78–79). August Assmann was a lepidopterist, entomologist, lithographer, scientific illustrator and draftsperson.

August Assmann (1819-1898) was a German entomologist who specialised in fossil insects of Lepidoptera and Hemiptera.

His collections are in the Museum of Natural History at University of Wrocław.

Publications Partial list 1847 Berichtigung und Ergänzung der schlesischen Lepidopteren Fauna Ent. Z. Breslau Lepid. (1) 1: 2-6 1854. Verzeichniss der 1847 bei Constantinopel u. Brussa gefundenen Schmetterlinge. Zeitschrift für Entomologie 8:14-17. 1870. Paleontologie. Beitrage zur Insekten-Fauna der Vorwelt Einleitung. 1 Beitrag. Die fossilen Insekten des tertiaren (miocenen) Thonlagers von Schossnitz bei Kanth in Schles. Z. Entomol. (Breslau). N.F. Ser. 2. Bd 1. S. 42-43 1870. Paleontologie. Beitrage zur Insekten-Fauna der Vorwelt Einleitung. 2 Beitrag. Fossile Insekten aus der tertiaren (oligocenen) Braunkohle von Naumburg am Bober. Z. Entomol. (Breslau). N.F. 1.1-62.

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Important facts

Born
1819, Wrocław
Birth century
19th century
Died
1898, Wrocław
Occupation
Lepidopterist, entomologist, lithographer, scientific illustrator, draftsperson
Employers
Museum of Natural History at University of Wrocław
Also known as
Assmann, A. Assmann, Augustus Fridericus Guilelmus Assmann

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Frequently asked questions

Who was August Assmann?

German entomologist and scientific illustrator (1819—1896)

When was August Assmann born?

August Assmann was born in 1819 in Wrocław.

When did August Assmann die?

August Assmann died in 1898 in Wrocław.

What was August Assmann's occupation?

August Assmann was a lepidopterist, entomologist, lithographer, scientific illustrator and draftsperson.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: August Assmann

· Wikidata: Q4820640

· DBpedia: August Assmann

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