Joseph Franz von Jacquin
Botanist, Noble person
1766 – 1839
Who was Joseph Franz von Jacquin?
Joseph Franz Freiherr von Jacquin or Baron Joseph von Jacquin was an Austrian scientist who studied medicine, chemistry zoology and botany.
Son of Nikolaus von Jacquin he graduated from the University of Vienna as Doctor of medicine in 1788.
Between 1788 and 1791 Jacquin was sent on a scientific journey to Germany, France and England by Emperor Frances II.
He inherited his father’s position as professor of botany and chemistry at the University of Vienna which he held from 1797 until his retirement in 1838. In 1821, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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- Born
- Feb 7, 1766
- Parents
- Nationality
- Austria
- Profession
- Education
- University of Vienna
- Died
- Oct 26, 1839
Vienna
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on July 23, 2013
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