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Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça

1889 – 1982

Portuguese botanist and explorer

Botanist Professor Researcher
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About Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça

Lived 1889 – 1982 (aged 93). Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça was a Portuguese botanist, professor, researcher and botanical collector.

Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (30 May 1889 - 28 September 1982) was a Portuguese botanist.

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Important facts

Born
30 May 1889, Faro
Birth century
19th century
Died
28 September 1982, Freguesia de Santa Maria de Belém
Occupation
Botanist, professor, researcher, botanical collector
Nationality
Portugal, Kingdom of Portugal
Education
University of Coimbra
Employers
University of Coimbra
Also known as
Mendonça, Francisco de Asconcao Mendonca

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça?

Portuguese botanist and explorer (1889–1982)

When was Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça born?

Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça was born on 30 May 1889 in Faro.

When did Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça die?

Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça died on 28 September 1982 in Freguesia de Santa Maria de Belém.

What was Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça's occupation?

Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça was a botanist, professor, researcher and botanical collector.

What nationality was Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça?

Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça

· Wikidata: Q4290420

· DBpedia: Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça

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