Laurens Gronovius

June 1, 1730 (age 47)

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Throughout his lifetime Gronovius amassed an extensive collection of zoological and botanical specimens. He is especially remembered for his work in the field of ichthyology, where he played a significant role in the classification of fishes. In 1754 he published the treatise "Museum ichthyologicum", in which he described over 200 species of fish. He is also credited with developing a technique for preservation of fish skins. Today, a number of these preserved specimens are kept in the Natural History Museum in London. In 1762 he published the second edition of his father"s "Flora Virginica exhibens Plantas".

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Ichthyologist naturalist

Background

He was the son of botanist January Frederik Gronovius (1686–1762).

Career

Throughout his lifetime Gronovius amassed an extensive collection of zoological and botanical specimens. He is especially remembered for his work in the field of ichthyology, where he played a significant role in the classification of fishes. In 1754 he published the treatise "Museum ichthyologicum", in which he described over 200 species of fish.

He is also credited with developing a technique for preservation of fish skins.

Today, a number of these preserved specimens are kept in the Natural History Museum in London. In 1762 he published the second edition of his father"s "Flora Virginica exhibens Plantas".

Membership

Royal Society.

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