About Johannes Scheuchzer
Lived 1684 – 1738 (aged 53–54). Johannes Scheuchzer was a Swiss botanist, university teacher and physician.
Johannes Gaspar Scheuchzer (1684 – 1738) was a Swiss botanist and plant collector. He was the brother of Swiss scholar Johann Jakob Scheuchzer, both of whom are the namesake of the genus Scheuchzeria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johannes Scheuchzer?
Swiss botanist (1684–1738)
When was Johannes Scheuchzer born?
Johannes Scheuchzer was born in 1684 in Zurich.
When did Johannes Scheuchzer die?
Johannes Scheuchzer died on 8 March 1738 in Zurich.
What was Johannes Scheuchzer's occupation?
Johannes Scheuchzer was a botanist, university teacher and physician.
What nationality was Johannes Scheuchzer?
Johannes Scheuchzer was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Johannes Scheuchzer
· DBpedia: Johann Gaspar Scheuchzer
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