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Karl Hirn

1872 – 1907

Finnish botanist

Botanist

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About Karl Hirn

Lived 1872 – 1907 (aged 34–35). Karl Hirn was a Finnish botanist.

Karl Hirn (1872–1907) was a Finnish botanist, specialized in freshwater algae. He was also a high school teacher.

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Important facts

Born

1872, Jyväskylä

Birth century

19th century

Died

1907

Occupation

Botanist

Nationality

Grand Duchy of Finland

Also known as

Karl Engelbrecht Hirn, Hirn

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Karl Hirn's

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

1832 – 1901

Historian of cartography

Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Hirn?

Finnish botanist (1872–1907)

When was Karl Hirn born?

Karl Hirn was born in 1872 in Jyväskylä.

When did Karl Hirn die?

Karl Hirn died in 1907.

What was Karl Hirn's occupation?

Karl Hirn was a botanist.

What nationality was Karl Hirn?

Karl Hirn was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Hirn

· Wikidata: Q11870128

· DBpedia: Karl Engelbrecht Hirn

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