About Jaroslav Perner
Lived 1869 – 1947 (aged 78). Jaroslav Perner was an Austrian and Czech paleontologist and geologist.
Jaroslav Perner (March 28, 1869 in Týnec nad Labem – June 9, 1947 in Prague) was a Czech paleontologist.
In 1927 Perner became professor of paleontology at the Charles University in Prague. He continued the work started by Joachim Barrande (the Système silurien du centre de la Bohême). He was also custodian of the Czech National Museum in Prague.
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Who was Jaroslav Perner?
Austro-hungarian-czech paleontologist
When was Jaroslav Perner born?
Jaroslav Perner was born on 28 March 1869 in Týnec nad Labem.
When did Jaroslav Perner die?
Jaroslav Perner died on 9 June 1947 in Prague, New Town.
What was Jaroslav Perner's occupation?
Jaroslav Perner was a paleontologist and geologist.
What nationality was Jaroslav Perner?
Jaroslav Perner was Austrian and Czech.
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