About Josip Torbar
Lived 1824 – 1900 (aged 76). Josip Torbar was a naturalist, catholic priest, pedagogue, politician, academic and teacher.
Josip Torbar (1824–1900) was a Croatian natural scientist, educator and politician.
Torbar was born in Krašić. He was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in 1849. His scientific works spanned biology, geology, meteorology, and the history of science.
In 1866 Torbar became one of 12 original members of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts, and served as its chairman from 1890 until his death. He was a co-founder and the president of the Croatian Mountaineering Association.
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Who was Josip Torbar?
Croatian scientist (1824-1900)
When was Josip Torbar born?
Josip Torbar was born on 1 April 1824 in Krašić.
When did Josip Torbar die?
Josip Torbar died on 26 July 1900 in Zagreb.
What was Josip Torbar's occupation?
Josip Torbar was a naturalist, catholic priest, pedagogue, politician, academic and teacher.
What nationality was Josip Torbar?
Josip Torbar's recorded nationality: Croats.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Josip Torbar (scientist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josip Torbar. https://biography.guide/josip-torbar-naturalist/
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