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Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen

1784 – 1855

Prussian botanical artist

Teacher Botanical illustratorScientific illustrator
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About Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen

Lived 1784 – 1855 (aged 70). Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen was a German teacher, botanical illustrator and scientific illustrator.

Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen (3 September 1784, in Goslar – 28 April 1855, in Goslar) was a German drawing teacher, draftsman and natural history illustrator.

Johann Arckenhausen's father was a master shoemaker. Johann probably received training as a writer and draftsman in order to pursue a career as a drawing teacher in Goslar and as a specialist book illustrator. He was a founding member of the 'Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereins Goslar', started on 23 October 1852, and which curated a large part of his scientific and artistic legacy. Arckenhausen created a herbarium as well as an insect collection as the basis for his illustrations.

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Important facts

Born
3 September 1784, Goslar
Birth century
18th century
Died
28 April 1855, Goslar
Occupation
Teacher, botanical illustrator, scientific illustrator
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia
Employers
Carl Ludwig Blume
Also known as
J.C.P. Arckenhausen, Johann Christian Peter Akenhausen, Arckenhausen, J. C. P. Akenhausen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen?

Prussian botanical artist (1784-1855)

When was Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen born?

Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen was born on 3 September 1784 in Goslar.

When did Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen die?

Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen died on 28 April 1855 in Goslar.

What was Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen's occupation?

Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen was a teacher, botanical illustrator and scientific illustrator.

What nationality was Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen?

Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen

· Wikidata: Q89283189

· DBpedia: Johann Christian Peter Arckenhausen

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