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Karl Friedrich Vieweg

1761 – 1833

Prussian entomologist (1761–after1814)

Lepidopterist

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About Karl Friedrich Vieweg

Lived 1761 – 1833 (aged 71–72). Karl Friedrich Vieweg was a lepidopterist.

Karl Friedrich Vieweg (also Carl; ; ) was a German entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera

In 1790 Vieweg, a Prussian, published Tabellarisches Verzeichniss der in der Churmark Brandenburg einheimischen Schmetterlinge. Zweytes Heft. Mit drey illuminirten Kupfertafeln. 1–98, 3 plates (Vieweg, Berlin). Vieweg is an author of names published under the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.

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Important facts

Born

1761

Birth century

18th century

Died

28 July 1833, Berlin

Occupation

Lepidopterist

Also known as

Carl Friedrich Vieweg, Vieweg

People in Karl Friedrich Vieweg's life

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Friedrich Vieweg

1761 – 1835

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Friedrich Vieweg?

Prussian entomologist (1761–after1814)

When was Karl Friedrich Vieweg born?

Karl Friedrich Vieweg was born in 1761.

When did Karl Friedrich Vieweg die?

Karl Friedrich Vieweg died on 28 July 1833 in Berlin.

What was Karl Friedrich Vieweg's occupation?

Karl Friedrich Vieweg was a lepidopterist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Friedrich Vieweg

· Wikidata: Q6371817

· DBpedia: Karl Friedrich Vieweg

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