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Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen

1898 – 1978

German botanist and gardener

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Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 80). Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen was a German botanist and gardener.

Hermann Jacobsen (January 26, 1898 in Hamburg-August 19, 1978 in Kiel) was a German succulent researcher and horticulturist. Jacobsen directed the Botanischer Garten Kiel from 1929 to 1963.

Species identified

Kalanchoe marnieriana Agave salmiana Curio rowleyanus

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Important facts

Born
26 January 1898, Hamburg
Birth century
19th century
Died
19 August 1978, Kiel
Occupation
Botanist, gardener
Nationality
Germany
Employers
Kiel University
Awards
Honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel
Also known as
H.Jacobsen, Hermann

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen?

German botanist and gardener (1898-1978)

When was Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen born?

Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen was born on 26 January 1898 in Hamburg.

When did Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen die?

Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen died on 19 August 1978 in Kiel.

What was Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen's occupation?

Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen was a botanist and gardener.

What nationality was Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen?

Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hermann JacobsenJohannes Heinrich Jacobsen

· Wikidata: Q125552

· DBpedia: Hermann Johannes Heinrich Jacobsen

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