Carl Peter Thunberg: Biography, Facts and Career
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Carl Peter Thunberg, also known as Karl Peter von Thunberg, Carl Pehr Thunberg, or Carl Per Thunberg (11 November 1743 – 8 August 1828), was a Swedish naturalist and an "apostle" of Carl Linnaeus. After studying under Linnaeus at Uppsala University, he spent seven years travelling in southern Africa and Asia, collecting and describing many plants and animals new to European science, and observing local cultures. He has been called "the father of South African botany", "pioneer of Occidental Medicine in Japan", and the "Japanese Linnaeus".
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- Full name: Carl Peter Thunberg
- Born: 1743-11-11
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q39658
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Who is Carl Peter Thunberg?
Carl Peter Thunberg, also known as Karl Peter von Thunberg, Carl Pehr Thunberg, or Carl Per Thunberg (11 November 1743 – 8 August 1828), was a Swedish naturalist and an "apostle" of Carl Linnaeus.
What nationality is Carl Peter Thunberg?
Carl Peter Thunberg is Sweden.
When was Carl Peter Thunberg born?
Carl Peter Thunberg was born on 1743-11-11.
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