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Some Johann Friedrich Gmelin images
About
German Botanist and naturalist who was active in the late 18th century. In his career he described and named many species of gastropods.
Before Fame
He graduated from the University of Tubingen in 1768 with an MD.
Trivia
He had a number of notable students including Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt, Carl Friedrich Kielmeyer, and Friedrich Stromeyer.
Family Life
His father, Philipp Friedrich Gmelin, was a professor of botany and chemistry.
Associated With
He was active in Germany during the same period as master Composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
