Olof Swartz
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Olof Peter Swartz (21 September 1760 – 19 September 1818) was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist. He is best known for his taxonomic work and studies into pteridophytes.
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Olof Swartz | |
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Born | 21 September 1760 |
Died | 19 September 1818 (1818-09-20) (aged 57) |
Nationality | Swedish |
Alma mater | University of Uppsala |
Known for | pteridophytes |
Scientific career | |
Fields | botany |
Doctoral advisor | Carolus Linnaeus the Younger |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Sw. |
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