About Jacob Temminck
Lived 1748 – 1822 (aged 73). Jacob Temminck was a business executive.
Jacob Temminck (November 1748 – August 15, 1822) was a treasurer in the Dutch East India Company and a collector of natural history objects, including a large number of bird specimens acquired through field collectors such as François Levaillant. His collection were passed on to his son, Coenraad Jacob Temminck (1778–1858), who was a noted ornithologist.
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Who was Jacob Temminck?
Collector of bird specimens (1748–1822)
When was Jacob Temminck born?
Jacob Temminck was born on 1 November 1748.
When did Jacob Temminck die?
Jacob Temminck died on 15 August 1822.
What was Jacob Temminck's occupation?
Jacob Temminck was a business executive.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jacob Temminck. https://biography.guide/jacob-temminck/
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