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Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle

1763 – 1797

German botanist

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About Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle

Lived 1763 – 1797 (aged 34). Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle was a German physician and botanist.

Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle (18 March 1763 – 30 July 1797) was a German physician and botanist born in Münchberg.

During his career he served as a "Medicinalrath" (medical counselor) and also worked as a county physician in Bayreuth. He was a member of the Regensburgische Botanische Gesellschaft (Botanical Society of Regensburg).

The plant genus Koellia (family Lamiaceae) is named in his honor.

Publications "Spicilegium observationum de aconito", 1787. "Flora des Fürstenthumes Bayreuth", 1798.

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Important facts

Born
18 March 1763, Münchberg
Birth century
18th century
Died
30 July 1797, Bayreuth
Occupation
Physician, botanist
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Koelle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle?

German botanist (1763-1797)

When was Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle born?

Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle was born on 18 March 1763 in Münchberg.

When did Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle die?

Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle died on 30 July 1797 in Bayreuth.

What was Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle's occupation?

Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle was a physician and botanist.

What nationality was Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle?

Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle

· Wikidata: Q15300587

· DBpedia: Johann Ludwig Christian Koelle

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