Caspar Commelin (1668 - 1731)

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Caspar Commelin

Caspar Commelin was a Dutch botanist and mycologist.

Caspar Commelin was trained as a medical doctor, practiced botanical science and worked on books that were left unfinished due to the death of his uncle, botanist Jan Commelin. Caspar was mainly interested in exotic plants.

Date and place of birt:14 october 1668, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:25 december 1731, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Botanist, Mycologist, Scientist, Writer