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Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius

1770 – 1848

German physician, mycologist and botanist

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About Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius

Lived 1770 – 1848 (aged 77–78). Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius was a German botanist, mycologist and physician.

Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Theophil Rostkovius (1770–1848) was a German medical doctor, mycologist and botanist.

In 1801, he received his doctorate from the University of Halle with the thesis Dissertatio Botanica Inauguralis De Junco (treatise on rushes), studying under Carl Ludwig Willdenow.

The plant genus Rostkovia from the family Juncaceae was named in his honor by Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856).

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Important facts

Born
1770, Prussia
Birth century
18th century
Died
17 August 1848, Szczecin
Occupation
Botanist, mycologist, physician
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Education
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Also known as
Rostk., Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Theophil Rostkovius

People in Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius?

German physician, mycologist and botanist (1770–1848)

When was Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius born?

Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius was born in 1770 in Prussia.

When did Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius die?

Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius died on 17 August 1848 in Szczecin.

What was Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius's occupation?

Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius was a botanist, mycologist and physician.

What nationality was Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius?

Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius

· Wikidata: Q4398437

· DBpedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Gottlieb Rostkovius

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