Karl Schreiber
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Karl Schreiber
KARL FRANZ ANTON von SCHREIBER German zoologist Date: 1775 - 1852
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1775 1852 Anton Franz Karl Zoologist Schreiber
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1. Title: "Karl Franz Anton von Schreiber: A Pioneering German Zoologist of the 19th Century". This portrait depicts Karl Franz Anton von Schreiber (1775-1852), a renowned German zoologist who dedicated his life to the exploration and documentation of the natural world. Born in the picturesque town of Schönbrunn, near Vienna, Schreiber's passion for natural history was ignited at a young age. He began his scientific career as an assistant to the renowned naturalist Leopold Fitzinger. Schreiber's groundbreaking work focused primarily on the classification and description of various animal species, particularly those from the Indo-Malay region. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy earned him a reputation as one of the most precise and reliable taxonomists of his time. One of Schreiber's most significant contributions to the field of zoology was his collaboration with the renowned naturalist and explorer, Alfred Russel Wallace, on the classification of the exotic fauna of the Malaysian Archipelago. Their joint work, "Leptocerus Malayensis," published in 1864, remains a seminal work in the field of Malacology. Schreiber's dedication to scientific discovery was not limited to his research. He also played a crucial role in the establishment of several important scientific institutions, including the Natural History Museum in Vienna and the Imperial Academy of Sciences in Vienna. This evocative portrait, taken in the latter half of the 19th century, captures the intensity and focus of a man whose unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge left an indelible mark on the scientific world. Karl Franz Anton von Schreiber's legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of zoologists and natural historians.
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