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Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz

1723 – 1797

Luxembourgish botanist

Botanist Gynecologist University teacher

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About Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz

Lived 1723 – 1797 (aged 73–74). Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz was an Austrian botanist, gynecologist, university teacher and physician.

Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz (Roodt-sur-Eisch, Luxembourg, 25 November 1722 – 18 January 1799, Judenburg, Austria) was a botanist and a physician.

In 1750 he obtained his doctorate of medicine in Vienna, where he was a pupil of Gerard van Swieten (1700–1772). He studied obstetrics in Paris and London. In Paris he was influenced by André Levret (1703–1780) and Nicolas Puzos (1686–1753).

He was first married to Anna Susanne Petrasch and then to Magda Lena de Tremon. He had two sons and one daughter.

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Important facts

Born

1723, Luxembourg, Roodt-sur-Eisch

Birth century

18th century

Died

18 January 1797, Oberzeiring

Occupation

Botanist, gynecologist, university teacher, physician

Nationality

Habsburg monarchy

Education

University of Vienna, Athénée de Luxembourg

Employers

University of Vienna

Also known as

Crantz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz?

Luxembourgish botanist (1723-1797)

When was Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz born?

Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz was born in 1723 in Luxembourg, Roodt-sur-Eisch.

When did Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz die?

Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz died on 18 January 1797 in Oberzeiring.

What was Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz's occupation?

Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz was a botanist, gynecologist, university teacher and physician.

What nationality was Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz?

Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz

· Wikidata: Q112261

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