Ernst Hellmuth von Kiesenwetter
1820–80
German civil servant and entomologist. Studied law at Leipzig but also pursued his interest in entomology, publishing his first article in 1842. Held various posts as a civil servant, notably as advisor to the Interior Ministry in Dresden from 1871. Published on European Coleoptera.
Source
ADB.
Bibliography
ADB: Allgemeine deutsche Biographie. Under the auspices of the Historical Commission of the Royal Academy of Sciences. 56 vols. Leipzig: Duncker & Humblot. 1875–1912.
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