About August Wilhelm Knoch
Lived 1742 – 1818 (aged 75). August Wilhelm Knoch was an entomologist, physicist, university teacher and map maker.
August Wilhelm Knoch (June 8, 1742 – June 2, 1818) was a German naturalist born in Braunschweig. He was a professor of physics at Collegium Carolinum.
He studied theology at the University of Leipzig. In 1775 he was hired as a caretaker at the Collegium Carolinum, during which time his interests turned to natural sciences. In 1789 he became a professor of physics.
He was the author of the following works in entomology: Beyträge zur Insektengeschichte Leipzig (Schwickert). three volumes 1781, 1782, 1783. Neue Beyträge zur Insectenkunde Leipzig (Schwickert) 1801.
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Who was August Wilhelm Knoch?
German naturalist (1742-1818)
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August Wilhelm Knoch was born on 8 June 1742 in Brunswick.
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August Wilhelm Knoch died on 2 June 1818 in Brunswick.
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August Wilhelm Knoch was an entomologist, physicist, university teacher and map maker.
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August Wilhelm Knoch's recorded nationality: Duchy of Brunswick.
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