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Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński

1820 – 1898

Polish botanist , painter and art collector

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About Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński

Lived 1820 – 1898 (aged 77). Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński was a Polish painter, botanist and biologist.

Michal Hieronim Leszczyc-Suminski (30 September 1820 – 26 May 1898) was a Polish botanist, painter and art collector. He was an alumnus of Humboldt University of Berlin.

Biography

Leszczyc-Suminski was born on 30 September 1820 in Ośno. He married Anne Hudson (1830–1874), the daughter of George Hudson, the so-called Railway King of England.

Leszczyc-Suminski died on 26 May 1898 in Tharandt at the age of 77.

Scientific achievements

He made significant discoveries regarding the reproduction of ferns.

(German) (English, The Evolution of Ferns (1848).

Art

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Important facts

Born
30 September 1820, Ośno
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 May 1898, Tharandt
Occupation
Painter, botanist, biologist
Nationality
Poland
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Also known as
Leszcz.-Sum., Michal Hieronim Leszczyc-Suminski, Michael Jerome Leszczyc-Suminski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński?

Polish botanist , painter and art collector (1820-1898)

When was Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński born?

Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński was born on 30 September 1820 in Ośno.

When did Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński die?

Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński died on 26 May 1898 in Tharandt.

What was Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński's occupation?

Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński was a painter, botanist and biologist.

What nationality was Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński?

Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński

· Wikidata: Q5593947

· DBpedia: Michał Hieronim Leszczyc-Sumiński

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