Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin
German physician, botanist, and explorer
Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Biology Philosophy
Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin's Degrees
- Doctorate Medicine University of Tübingen
Why Is Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Samuel George Gottlieb Gmelin was a German physician, botanist, and explorer. Background Gmelin was born at Tübingen as part of a well-known family of naturalists. His father was Johann Conrad Gmelin, an apothecary and surgeon. His uncle was Johann Georg Gmelin, who was also uncle to Johann Friedrich Gmelin . Samuel earned his medical degree in 1763 from the University of Leiden at the young age of 18. While living in the Dutch Republic, Gmelin developed a keen interest in marine algae. In 1766 he was appointed professor of botany at St Petersburg. In the following year he was sent on an expedition to study the natural history of the Russian Empire. He explored the rivers Don and Volga, and the western and eastern coasts of the Caspian Sea. Whilst travelling in the Caucasus he was taken hostage by Usmey Khan of Khaïtakes and died of ill treatment in captivity in Akhmedkent, Dagestan. He was only 30 years of age. His death led to a Russian punitive expedition which briefly conquered Derbent.
Other Resources About Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin
What Schools Are Affiliated With Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin?
Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin is affiliated with the following schools:
