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Jonas Carlsson Dryander

1748 – 1810

Swedish botanist

PteridologistBotanist Librarian
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About Jonas Carlsson Dryander

Lived 1748 – 1810 (aged 62). Jonas Carlsson Dryander was a Swedish and British pteridologist, botanist and librarian.

Jonas Carlsson Dryander (5 March 1748 – 19 October 1810) was a Swedish botanist.

Biography Dryander was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. He was the son of Carl Leonard Dryander and Brita Maria Montin. He was a pupil of Carl Linnaeus at Uppsala University. He entered Lund University in 1778 and received his Master of Philosophy in 1778. and Robert Brown named Grevillea dryandri in his honour.

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Important facts

Born
5 March 1748, Gothenburg
Birth century
18th century
Died
19 October 1810, London
Occupation
Pteridologist, botanist, librarian
Nationality
Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Education
Uppsala University, Lund University
Also known as
Jonas Dryander, Dryand.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jonas Carlsson Dryander?

Swedish botanist (1748-1810)

When was Jonas Carlsson Dryander born?

Jonas Carlsson Dryander was born on 5 March 1748 in Gothenburg.

When did Jonas Carlsson Dryander die?

Jonas Carlsson Dryander died on 19 October 1810 in London.

What was Jonas Carlsson Dryander's occupation?

Jonas Carlsson Dryander was a pteridologist, botanist and librarian.

What nationality was Jonas Carlsson Dryander?

Jonas Carlsson Dryander was Swedish and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonas Carlsson Dryander

· Wikidata: Q2500507

· DBpedia: Jonas Carlsson Dryander

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