Carl Ludwig Willdenow
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (22 August 1765 – 10 July 1812) was a German botanist, pharmacist, and plant taxonomist. He is considered one of the founders of phytogeography, the study of the geographic distribution of plants. Willdenow was also a mentor of Alexander von Humboldt, one of the earliest and best known phytogeographers. He also influenced Christian Konrad Sprengel, who pioneered the study of plant pollination and floral biology.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow | |
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| Born | 22 August 1765 |
| Died | 10 July 1812 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Halle |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | botany pharmacy taxonomy |
| Institutions | Humboldt University of Berlin |
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