Acharius, Erik (b. Gävle, Sweden, 1757; d. Vadstena, 1819). Botany. Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus who pioneered the taxonomy of lichens.
External online references: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Acharius;http://www.nrm.se/researchandcollections/botany/cryptogamicbotany/virtualexhibitions/erikacharius.4.6e158479110cb414d5480006319.html.
| Agent appellation | Acharius, Erik + |
| Apprentice to | Linnaeus, Carl + |
| Born date | October 10, 1757 + |
| Born in | Gävle + |
| Born year | 1757 + |
| Botanical author abbreviation | Ach. + |
| Deceased date | August 14, 1819 + |
| Deceased in | Vadstena + |
| Deceased year | 1819 + |
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| External article | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Acharius +, and http://www.nrm.se/researchandcollections/botany/cryptogamicbotany/virtualexhibitions/erikacharius.4.6e158479110cb414d5480006319.html + |
| Gender | Male + |
| Has field of study | Botany + |
| Is alumnus of | Uppsala. Universitet +, and Lund. Universitet + |
| Laconic description | Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus who pioneered the taxonomy of lichens |
| Of country | Sweden + |