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Jorge Chebataroff

1909 – 1984

Uruguayan botanist

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About Jorge Chebataroff

Lived 1909 – 1984 (aged 75). Jorge Chebataroff was a Russian botanist, writer, biologist, naturalist, teacher and geographer.

Jorge Chebataroff Cazachenko (Russian Empire, 8 March 1909 - Montevideo, 18 March 1984) was a Russian-born Uruguayan professor, botanist and agrostologist.

Among other contributions in the field of archaeology, he discovered the Hombre del Catalanense, alongside Antonio Taddei.

He was also an avid explorer of topographic features. Sierras de Mahoma, Barrancas de San Mauricio, Cerros del Penitente, Cerro de las Ánimas, Cerro Arequita, Villa Serrana, Arroyo Catalán Chico, Pajas Blancas, etc., were his favorite open-air classrooms and on-site labs.

Honors (Anacardiaceae) Schinus chebataroffii Herter (Asteraceae) Noticastrum chebataroffii (Herter) Zardini

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Important facts

Born
8 March 1909, Mount Kazbek, Russia
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 March 1984, Montevideo
Occupation
Botanist, writer, biologist, naturalist, teacher, geographer
Nationality
Russian Empire
Also known as
Chebat.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jorge Chebataroff?

Uruguayan botanist (1909-1984)

When was Jorge Chebataroff born?

Jorge Chebataroff was born on 8 March 1909 in Mount Kazbek, Russia.

When did Jorge Chebataroff die?

Jorge Chebataroff died on 18 March 1984 in Montevideo.

What was Jorge Chebataroff's occupation?

Jorge Chebataroff was a botanist, writer, biologist, naturalist, teacher and geographer.

What nationality was Jorge Chebataroff?

Jorge Chebataroff was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jorge Chebataroff

· Wikidata: Q1703790

· DBpedia: Jorge Chebataroff

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