Gmelin, Johann Friedrich

Pronunciation: /Gmeh-lin, Yoh-hahn Free-drikh/

Category: Biography

Definition

A renowned 18th-century German naturalist, who contributed extensively to the fields of natural history, chemistry, and medicine, and is particularly known for his work on the 13th edition of 'Systema Naturae'.

Related Terms

Systema Naturae
Linnaeus, Carl
taxonomy
natural history