Charles Brewer-Carías

Author

1938 –

47

Who is Charles Brewer-Carías?

Charles Brewer-Carías is a Venezuelan explorer and naturalist. Known as the "Humboldt of the twentieth century", Brewer-Carías has led more than 200 expeditions to remote parts of the Venezuelan Guayana, particularly the tepuis of the region. His discoveries include the sink holes of Cerro Sarisariñama and the world's largest known quartzite cave, Cueva Charles Brewer.

Around 27 species of animals and plants have been named in his honour, including the bromeliad genus Brewcaria.

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Born
1938
Caracas
Nationality
  • Venezuela
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on July 23, 2013

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