Adolf Ernst
1832–99
German-born botanist and entomologist. Studied natural sciences, education, and modern languages at the University of Berlin. Emigrated to Venezuela in 1861. Founded the Society for Physical and Natural Sciences of Caracas in 1867 and the National Museum in 1874. Director of the National Library from 1876.
Sources
Barnhart comp. 1965
Biografías: Adolfo Ernst, http://www.venezuelatuya.com/biografias/adolfoernst.htm (accessed 6 September 2016)
Gilbert 1977
Bibliography
Barnhart, John Hendley, comp. 1965. Biographical notes upon botanists … maintained in the New York Botanical Garden Library. 3 vols. Boston, Mass.: G. K. Hall.
Gilbert, Pamela. 1977. A compendium of the biographical literature on deceased entomologists. London: British Museum (Natural History).
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