Alberto Vojtěch Frič

Botanist, Deceased Person

1882 – 1944

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Who was Alberto Vojtěch Frič?

Alberto Vojtěch Frič was a famous Czech botanist, ethnographer, writer and explorer. He undertook 8 voyages to America, discovered, described and catalogued many species of cactus. South American Indians called him Karaí Pukú; in Europe he became known as Cactus Hunter.

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Born
Sep 8, 1882
Prague
Also known as
  • Alberto Vojtech Fric
Profession
Lived in
  • Prague
Died
Dec 4, 1944
Prague

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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