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Herbert Sukopp

1930 – 2026

German botanist and university teacher

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Lived 1930 – 2026 (aged 95). Herbert Sukopp was a German botanist, ecologist, university teacher, botanical collector, conservationist and policy advisor.

Herbert Sukopp (6 November 1930 – 3 February 2026) was a German ecologist. From 1974 to 1996, he was professor and head of the department of Ecosystem Research and Vegetation Science at the Institute of Ecology at the Technische Universität Berlin.

Life and career Sukopp was born in Berlin on 6 November 1930. He obtained his doctorate in 1958 from the Free University of Berlin under supervision of Erich Werdermann. In 1968, he obtained his habilitation in botany.

He is noted as the founder of the Berlin School of urban ecology.

In 1983, Sukopp received the Cross of Merit of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Sukopp died on 3 February 2026, at the age of 95.

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Order of Merit of Berlin; Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Who was Herbert Sukopp?

German botanist and university teacher (1930-2026)

When was Herbert Sukopp born?

Herbert Sukopp was born on 6 November 1930 in Berlin.

When did Herbert Sukopp die?

Herbert Sukopp died on 3 February 2026 in Berlin.

What was Herbert Sukopp's occupation?

Herbert Sukopp was a botanist, ecologist, university teacher, botanical collector, conservationist and policy advisor.

What nationality was Herbert Sukopp?

Herbert Sukopp was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Sukopp

· Wikidata: Q1609176

· DBpedia: Herbert Sukopp

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