Johan Theodor Holmskjold

Johan Theodor Holmskiold (14 June 1731 – 15 September 1793) was a Danish noble, botanist, courtier and administrator. He was noted for his scientific work with fungi and development of the Charlottenborg Botanical Garden. His career included work as director of the Danish Postal Services and the Royal Porcelain Factory.

Johan Theodor Holmskiold
Johan Theodor Holmskiold with his family, painting by Jens Juel (1785)
Born(1731-06-14)14 June 1731
Nyborg, Denmark
Died15 February 1793(1793-02-15) (aged 61)
Copenhagen, Denmark
NationalityDanish
Alma mater
  • University of Copenhagen
Occupation(s)Administrator, botanist
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