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Paul Lassenius Kramp

1887 – 1975

Danish marine biologist

Marine biologistZoologist Cnidariologist
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About Paul Lassenius Kramp

Lived 1887 – 1975 (aged 88). Paul Lassenius Kramp was a Danish marine biologist, zoologist, cnidariologist, biologist and oceanographer.

Paul Lassenius Kramp (28 January 1887 – 13 July 1975) was a Danish marine biologist. He is best known for his extensive monographs on jellyfish. Several marine taxa have been named in his honor.

Eponymous taxa Aequorea krampi Bouillon, 1984 Amphinema krampi Russell, 1956 Calycopsis krampi Petersen, 1957 Convexella krampi (Madsen, 1956) Escharina krampi Marcus, 1938 Eutima krampi Guo, Xu & Huang, 2008 Krampella Russell, 1957 Krampia Ditlevsen, 1921 Mohnia (Tacita) krampi (Thorson, 1951) Ransonia krampi (Ranson, 1932) Tomopteris krampi Wesenberg-Lund, 1936

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Important facts

Born
28 January 1887, Copenhagen
Birth century
19th century
Died
13 July 1975, Gentofte
Occupation
Marine biologist, zoologist, cnidariologist, biologist, oceanographer
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Education
University of Copenhagen Zoological Museum
Employers
University of Copenhagen Zoological Museum
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog
Also known as
Kramp, Paul Torben Lassenius Kramp, Paul Kramp, P. L. Kramp

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Lassenius Kramp?

Danish marine biologist (1887–1975)

When was Paul Lassenius Kramp born?

Paul Lassenius Kramp was born on 28 January 1887 in Copenhagen.

When did Paul Lassenius Kramp die?

Paul Lassenius Kramp died on 13 July 1975 in Gentofte.

What was Paul Lassenius Kramp's occupation?

Paul Lassenius Kramp was a marine biologist, zoologist, cnidariologist, biologist and oceanographer.

What nationality was Paul Lassenius Kramp?

Paul Lassenius Kramp was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Lassenius Kramp

· Wikidata: Q7151956

· DBpedia: Paul Lassenius Kramp

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