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Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova

1889 – 1972

Russian botanist, botanical collector and university teacher

Botanist Botanical collector University teacher

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About Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova

Lived 1889 – 1972 (aged 82–83). Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova was a Russian botanist, botanical collector, university teacher and scientific collector.

Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova (1889-1972) was a Soviet botanist noted for her discovery of over thirty species of plants.

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Important facts

Born

22 September 1889, Yekaterinoslav Governorate

Birth century

19th century

Died

1972

Occupation

Botanist, botanical collector, university teacher, scientific collector

Nationality

Russian Empire, Soviet Union

Employers

Komarov Botanical Institute

Also known as

Gorschk., Sofîa Gennadievna Gorshkova, S. Gorschkova

Contemporaries

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Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

1850 – 1935

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova?

Russian botanist, botanical collector and university teacher (1889-1972)

When was Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova born?

Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova was born on 22 September 1889 in Yekaterinoslav Governorate.

When did Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova die?

Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova died in 1972.

What was Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova's occupation?

Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova was a botanist, botanical collector, university teacher and scientific collector.

What nationality was Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova?

Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova

· Wikidata: Q18786242

· DBpedia: Sofia Gennadievna Gorschkova

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