Adelbert von Chamisso
German poet and botanist (1781–1838)
Adelbert von Chamisso was born on January 30, 1781 in Châlons-en-Champagne and died on August 21, 1838 in Berlin, aged 57. Recorded occupations: botanist, poet, pteridologist, bryologist, writer and naturalist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France and Kingdom of Prussia. Fields of work: botany and zoology. Notable works include “Peter Schlemihl”. Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Französisches Gymnasium Berlin. Member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences and German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
- Born
- January 30, 1781 · Châlons-en-Champagne
- Died
- August 21, 1838 · Berlin
- Age at death
- 57
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Prussia
- Occupations
- botanist, poet, pteridologist, bryologist, writer, naturalist
- Notable works
- Peter Schlemihl
- Education
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Französisches Gymnasium Berlin
- Wikipedia editions
- 50 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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