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Friedrich Thurau

1843 – 1913

German entomologist

Lepidopterist
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About Friedrich Thurau

Lived 1843 – 1913 (aged 69–70). Friedrich Thurau was a German lepidopterist.

Friedrich Thurau (1843–1913) was a German entomologist.

He specialised in butterflies. His collection of Palearctic lepidoptera is in Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin.

Works partial list Colias nastes Bsd. var. werdandi Zett. und ihre Aberratione. Berl. ent. Z. 48, pp. [113-116] Neue Rhopaloceren aus Ost Afrika. Ergebnisse der Nyassa-See-un Kenya-Gebirgs-Expedition der Hermann und Elise geb. Heckmann-Wentzel-Stiftung Berl. ent. Z. 48 : 117-143 (1903). Neue Lepidopteren aus Ost- und Central-Afrika, im Königl. zoologischen Museum zu Berlin Berl. ent. Z. 48 : 301-314 (1903) Berl. ent. Z. online.

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Important facts

Born
1843
Birth century
19th century
Died
1913
Occupation
Lepidopterist
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Thurau?

German entomologist

When was Friedrich Thurau born?

Friedrich Thurau was born in 1843.

When did Friedrich Thurau die?

Friedrich Thurau died in 1913.

What was Friedrich Thurau's occupation?

Friedrich Thurau was a lepidopterist.

What nationality was Friedrich Thurau?

Friedrich Thurau was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Thurau

· Wikidata: Q15296258

· DBpedia: Friedrich Thurau

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