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Paul Andries van der Bijl

1888 – 1939

South African mycologist

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About Paul Andries van der Bijl

Lived 1888 – 1939 (aged 51). Paul Andries van der Bijl was a Dutch and South African botanist, mycologist and mycology, known for Polypore.

Paul Andries van der Bijl or alternatively Van der Byl (23 May 1888 – 1939) was a South African mycologist known for his work on polypores or bracket fungi.

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Important facts

Born

25 May 1888, Stellenbosch

Birth century

19th century

Died

25 July 1939, Stellenbosch

Occupation

Botanist, mycologist, Mycology

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands, South Africa

Known for

Polypore

Also known as

Van der Byl

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paul Andries van der Bijl's

James Whitbread Lee Glaisher

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Andries van der Bijl?

South African mycologist (1888-1939)

When was Paul Andries van der Bijl born?

Paul Andries van der Bijl was born on 25 May 1888 in Stellenbosch.

When did Paul Andries van der Bijl die?

Paul Andries van der Bijl died on 25 July 1939 in Stellenbosch.

What was Paul Andries van der Bijl's occupation?

Paul Andries van der Bijl was a botanist, mycologist and mycology.

What was Paul Andries van der Bijl known for?

Paul Andries van der Bijl was known for Polypore.

What nationality was Paul Andries van der Bijl?

Paul Andries van der Bijl was Dutch and South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Andries van der Bijl

· Wikidata: Q4081203

· DBpedia: Paul Andries van der Bijl

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