Birthdate: March 31, 1778
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Amsterdam
Died: January 30, 1858
Coenraad Jacob Temminck was a renowned Dutch zoologist and museum director who made significant contributions to the field of natural history. He played a crucial role in founding the National Museum of Natural History in the Netherlands and was pivotal in classifying numerous animal species. Temminck’s research centered on biodiversity, forming the basis for contemporary taxonomy and systematics. His impactful legacy endures in the scientific community.
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