About Heinrich Friese
Lived 1860 – 1948 (aged 88). Heinrich Friese was a German entomologist, beekeeper, zoologist, zoological collector, hymenopterist and scientific collector, known for Melittology.
Heinrich Friedrich August Karl Ludwig Friese (4 May 1860, Schwerin – 8 September 1948, Schwerin) was a German biologist and entomologist, a specialist of bees (melittologist). Between 1883 and 1939, he described 1,989 new species and 564 new varieties or subspecies of insects, 99% of which were bees. and Sphecodes friesei.
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Who was Heinrich Friese?
German biologist and entomologist (1860-1948)
When was Heinrich Friese born?
Heinrich Friese was born on 4 May 1860 in Schwerin.
When did Heinrich Friese die?
Heinrich Friese died on 8 September 1948 in Schwerin.
What was Heinrich Friese's occupation?
Heinrich Friese was an entomologist, beekeeper, zoologist, zoological collector, hymenopterist and scientific collector.
What was Heinrich Friese known for?
Heinrich Friese was known for Melittology.
What nationality was Heinrich Friese?
Heinrich Friese was German.
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