Adelbert von Chamisso
Adelbert von Chamisso (German pronunciation: [ˈaːdl̩bɛʁt fɔn ʃaˈmɪso]; 30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet, writer and botanist. He was commonly known in French as Adelbert de Chamisso (or Chamissot) de Boncourt, a name referring to the family estate at Boncourt.
Adelbert von Chamisso | |
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| Born | Louis Charles Adélaïde de Chamissot 30 January 1781 Ante, Champagne, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 21 August 1838 (aged 57) Berlin, Province of Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Nationality | Prussian |
| Occupation(s) | Poet and botanist |
| Known for | Peter Schlemihl, the man who sold his shadow, Views and Remarks on a Voyage of Discovery, Description of a Voyage Round the World, description of many trees of Mexico |
| Spouse | Antonie Piaste |
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| Awards | Prussian Academy of Sciences |
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| Author abbrev. (botany) | Cham. |
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