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Geographer and explorer, who created the field of study called biogeography. Often called the 'father of modern geography'. Travelled extensively to research vegetation and flora, and has both species and geographical features named after him. Often acted as a diplomat. Noted for his work 'Kosmos' (1845) published in five volumes. | Geographer and explorer, who created the field of study called biogeography. Often called the 'father of modern geography'. Travelled extensively to research vegetation and flora, and has both species and geographical features named after him. Often acted as a diplomat. Noted for his work 'Kosmos' (1845) published in five volumes. | ||
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==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 9 November 2014
Country
Prussia
Birth - Death
1769 - 1859
Occupation
Scientist
Description
Geographer and explorer, who created the field of study called biogeography. Often called the 'father of modern geography'. Travelled extensively to research vegetation and flora, and has both species and geographical features named after him. Often acted as a diplomat. Noted for his work 'Kosmos' (1845) published in five volumes.
