Charles von Hügel
Charles von Hügel (born Carl Alexander Anselm Baron von Hügel; 25 April 1795 – 2 June 1870), sometimes spelt in English Huegel, was an Austrian nobleman, army officer, diplomat, botanist, and explorer, now primarily remembered for his travels in northern India during the 1830s. During his lifetime he was celebrated by the European ruling classes for his botanical garden and his introduction of plants and flowers from New Holland (Australia) to Europe's public gardens.
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| Born | Carl Alexander Anselm Baron von Hügel 25 April 1795 Regensburg, Bavaria |
| Died | 2 June 1870 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Occupation(s) | noble, army officer, diplomat, botanist, and explorer |
| Known for | travels in northern India during the 1830s |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Farquharson |
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