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Linden, Jean Jules (1817–1898) View Biographical Record
Article: Lindenianus
Publication: Verklarend woordenboek der wetenschappelijke namen van de in Nederland en Nederlandsch-Indië...
Subject ID: 24060
| Subject Name: | Linden, Jean Jules |
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| Article Title: | Lindenianus |
| Publication Primary Author: | Backer, C. A. |
| Call Number: | L15 B126V |
| Notes: | Linden, J. J.; 1817-1898; born Luxemburg, died Brussels; father of A. Ch. J. Linden; when 18 years old, the Belg. govt. charged him with exploring and collecting journeys in trop. America; he made 3 voyages: 1835-37 in Brazil, 1837-41 Cuba, Mexico, Yucatan, and Guatemala, and 1841-45 Venezuela, Colombia, Jamaica, and Cuba; via N. America he returned to Belgium, bringing a large amount of living and dried plants to Europe; after his definitive return he founded an establishment in Luxemburg for the import of living plants; 1852-61 dir. of Jardin Royal d'Horticulture et de Zoologie in Brussels; 1870 bought nursery of A.C.A. Verschaffelt in Gent, which later became ltd.; he was one of Europe's most famous nurserymen. 'Anthurium lindenianum' Koch et Augustin, and 'Calathea lindeniana' Wallis, were named for him, as he discovered them. |