Bengt Anders Euphrasén

Bengt Anders Euphrasén (born 1756 in the parish of Habo, historical province of Västergötland, Sweden; died 25 December 1796 in Stockholm) was a Swedish botanist.[1][2] Euphrasén studied at the veterinary school in Skara and then entered Uppsala University where he graduated in 1784.[1]

Bengt Anders Euphrasén
Born1756[1]
Died(1796-12-25)25 December 1796[1]
Stockholm, Sweden[1]
Scientific career
FieldsBotany[1]
Author abbrev. (botany)Euphrasén

In 1788, with the support of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Euphrasén made a natural history trip to the Antilles,[1] which included Saint Barthélemy and Saint Christopher island (today Saint Kitts).[3] After his return, Euphrasén was appointed assistant professor ("deputy demonstrator") of botany in Stockholm.[1]

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