About Jacques Huber
Lived 1867 – 1914 (aged 46). Jacques Huber was a Brazilian botanist and botanical collector.
Jacques Huber (13 October 1867 Schleitheim – 18 February 1914 Belém) was a Swiss-Brazilian botanist who did pioneering work on the flora of the Amazon from 1895 until his death. He created and organized the herbarium and arboretum in Belém, Brazil, and was director of the Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi from 1907 until he died.
Works Materiaes para a flora amazonica (Vol. 1) Materiaes para a flora amazonica (Vol.2) Materiaes para a flora amazonica (Vol.5) Materiaes para a flora amazonica (Vol.6) Materiaes para a flora amazonica (Vol.7)
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Who was Jacques Huber?
Swiss-Brazilian botanist (1867–1914)
When was Jacques Huber born?
Jacques Huber was born on 13 October 1867 in Schleitheim.
When did Jacques Huber die?
Jacques Huber died on 18 February 1914 in Belém.
What was Jacques Huber's occupation?
Jacques Huber was a botanist and botanical collector.
What nationality was Jacques Huber?
Jacques Huber was Brazilian.
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