Ferdinand Lindheimer
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Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer (May 21, 1801 – December 2, 1879) was a German Texan botanist who spent his working life on the American frontier. In 1936, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark number 1590 was placed on Lindheimer's grave.
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Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer | |
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Born | (1801-05-21)May 21, 1801 |
Died | December 2, 1879(1879-12-02) (aged 78) New Braunfels, Texas, United States |
Resting place | Comal Cemetery |
Nationality | German American |
Alma mater | University of Wiesbaden University of Jena University of Bonn. |
Occupation | Botanist |
Known for | Father of Texas Botany |
Spouse | Eleanor Reinartz |
Children | Two sons Two daughters |
Parent(s) | Johann Hartmann Lindheimer Jahnette Magdeline Reisser Lindheimer |
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