December 31, 1761
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon
German mycologist (1761-1836)
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 1, 1761 in Cape Colony.
Born
February 1, 1761
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: November 16, 1836
- Birthplace
- Cape Colony
- Professions
- botanist, scientific collector, botanical collector, mycologist
- Citizenship
- France
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: February 1, 1761 (BnF authorities; Integrated Authority File) or December 31, 1761 (Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa) or in 1755 (www.accademiadellescienze.it).
The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.
in 1755
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- Source: www.accademiadellescienze.it
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was Christiaan Hendrik Persoon born?
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon was born in Cape Colony.