About Stefan Clessin
Lived 1833 – 1911 (aged 78). Stefan Clessin was a German zoologist, malacologist, paleontologist, military officer, botanical collector and railway worker.
Stefan Clessin (13 November 1833, in Würzburg – 21 December 1911, in Regensburg) was a German malacologist.
He served as a military officer, and from 1862 worked for the Bavarian railways. He was an editor of the Malakozoologische Blätter and made major contributions to Martini and Chemitz' Systematisches Conchylien-Cabinet. He conducted research of fossil mollusks as well as living species.
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Who was Stefan Clessin?
German zoologist (1833–1911)
When was Stefan Clessin born?
Stefan Clessin was born on 13 November 1833 in Würzburg.
When did Stefan Clessin die?
Stefan Clessin died on 21 December 1911 in Regensburg.
What was Stefan Clessin's occupation?
Stefan Clessin was a zoologist, malacologist, paleontologist, military officer, botanical collector and railway worker.
What nationality was Stefan Clessin?
Stefan Clessin was German.
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