Jacob Temminck
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Jacob Temminck | |
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| Born | November 15, 1748 Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Died | August 15, 1822 (aged 73) Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Treasurer |
| Spouse |
Alida van Stamhorst (m. 1774) |
| Children | 2, including Coenraad |
Jacob Temminck (November 1748 – August 15, 1822) was a treasurer in the Dutch East India Company and a collector of natural history objects, including a large number of bird specimens acquired through field collectors such as François Levaillant. His collection were passed on to his son, Coenraad Jacob Temminck (1778–1858), who was a noted ornithologist.[1]
References
[edit]- ↑ Rookmaaker, L. C. (1989). The Zoological Exploration of Southern Africa 1650-1790. CRC Press. p. 259.
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