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Frans Stafleu

1921 – 1997

Dutch botanist

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About Frans Stafleu

Lived 1921 – 1997 (aged 76). Frans Stafleu was a Dutch botanist and university teacher, known for Richard Sumner Cowan.

Frans Antonie Stafleu (8 September 1921 – 16 December 1997) was a Dutch systematic botanist, former Chair of the Institute of Systematic Botany at the University of Utrecht, and author of Taxonomic Literature: A Selective Guide to Botanical Publications and Collections, with Dates, Commentaries, and Types along with 644 other publications. He occupied several positions in the International Association for Plant Taxonomy. The latter organization now triennially awards the Stafleu Medal, "for an excellent publication dealing with historical, bibliographic and/or nomenclatural aspects of plant systematics".

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Richard Sumner Cowan
Employers
Utrecht University
Awards
Engler Medal in Gold
Also known as
Stafleu, Frans Antonie Stafleu, Frans A. Stafleu, F. A. Stafleu, FA Stafleu, F.A. Stafleu
moreFrans A Stafleu, F A Stafleu, F. Stafleu, F Stafleu, Stafleu F, Stafleu F., Stafleu F. A., Stafleu FA, F. A. S., F.A.S.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Frans Stafleu's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Frans Stafleu?

Dutch botanist (1921–1997)

When was Frans Stafleu born?

Frans Stafleu was born on 8 September 1921 in Velsen.

When did Frans Stafleu die?

Frans Stafleu died on 16 December 1997 in Utrecht, Utrecht.

What was Frans Stafleu's occupation?

Frans Stafleu was a botanist and university teacher.

What was Frans Stafleu known for?

Frans Stafleu was known for Richard Sumner Cowan.

What nationality was Frans Stafleu?

Frans Stafleu was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frans Stafleu

· Wikidata: Q599839

· DBpedia: Frans Stafleu

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