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David van Royen

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David van Royen

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Also known as D.Royen, D. van Royen

Dutch botanist and physician (1727-1799)

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David van Royen (1727–1799) was a Dutch botanist, physician, and university teacher. Born and deceased in Leiden, he worked in the field of botany and served as a botanical collector. He was educated at and employed by Leiden University. Van Royen was a member of the Royal Society and spoke Latin.

His notable work includes *Novae plantae Schwenckia dictae a celeb. C. Linnæo*. He is recognized in the Royal Society collection. Specimens from his collection are held at the National Herbarium of Victoria and the National Museum of Natural History. He was the relative of Adriaan van Royen.

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  • Novae plantae Schwenckia dictae a celeb. C. Linnæo

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Gender
Female
Origin
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Instance of
human
Given name
David
Gender
male
Citizenship
Dutch Republic
Place of birth
Leiden
Place of death
Leiden
Languages spoken
Latin
Field of work
botany
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date of birth
1727-12-30
date of death
1799-04-29
member of
Royal Society
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