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Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess

1917 – 2001

Austrian botanist and lichenologist

LichenologistBotanist Phycologist
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About Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess

Lived 1917 – 2001 (aged 84). Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess was an Austrian lichenologist, botanist and phycologist.

Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess (28 January 1917 – 26 April 2001) was an Austrian University lecturer, cytologist, and phycologist who worked with lichen photobionts.

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Important facts

Born
28 January 1917, Znojmo
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 April 2001, Vienna
Occupation
Lichenologist, botanist, phycologist
Nationality
Austria
Education
University of Vienna
Employers
University of Vienna
Awards
Acharius Medal
Also known as
Tscherm.-Woess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess?

Austrian botanist and lichenologist

When was Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess born?

Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess was born on 28 January 1917 in Znojmo.

When did Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess die?

Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess died on 26 April 2001 in Vienna.

What was Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess's occupation?

Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess was a lichenologist, botanist and phycologist.

What nationality was Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess?

Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess

· Wikidata: Q21339154

· DBpedia: Elisabeth Tschermak-Woess

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