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Basilius Besler

1561 – 1629

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Wikipedia Summary

Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, best known for his monumental florilegium, the Hortus Eystettensis, 1613.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
February 13, 1561
Nuremberg
Date of death
March 13, 1629
Nuremberg
Citizenship

Germany

Occupations & fields
chemistbotanistpharmacistphysician
Field and occupation
německý lékárník a botanik
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