About Karl Fuchs
Lived 1776 – 1846 (aged 69). Karl Fuchs was a botanist, physician, numismatist, ethnologist and university teacher.
Karl Fuchs was an ethnic German from Kazan in Tatarstan. He founded the Kazan Zoo in 1806, as well as the Botanical Museum in Kazan. He served as the Rector of Kazan University from 1823 to 1827.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Fuchs?
Museum founder (1776-1846)
When was Karl Fuchs born?
Karl Fuchs was born on 6 September 1776 in Herborn.
When did Karl Fuchs die?
Karl Fuchs died on 24 April 1846 in Kazan.
What was Karl Fuchs's occupation?
Karl Fuchs was a botanist, physician, numismatist, ethnologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Karl Fuchs?
Karl Fuchs's recorded nationality: Duchy of Nassau.
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· DBpedia: Karl Fuchs (museum founder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Fuchs. https://biography.guide/karl-fuchs-botanist/
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