Background
STAPF, Otto was born on March 23, 1857 in Ischl, Austria. Son of Joseph Stapf, Oberbergrat, Ischl.
STAPF, Otto was born on March 23, 1857 in Ischl, Austria. Son of Joseph Stapf, Oberbergrat, Ischl.
Vienna. Studied botany under Professor Wiesner at Vienna. Doctor of Philosophy.
Assistant of Professor Kerner von 1911 Marilaun, 1882-1889. Privat Docont iin the University of Vienna, 1887 - 91. Assistant for India, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1891-1899.
Principal Assistant, 1899-1908. Travelled in South-west, Central, and North Persia, 1885. Botanical Secretary of the Linnean Society, 1908. Keeper of Herbarium and Library, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, since 1908.
Fellow of the Royal Society. Club: Savile.
Gardening, travelling.
Spouse 1892, Martha,daughter of R. Beranek.