Júlio Augusto Henriques | |
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Born | 15 January 1838 |
Died | 15 January 1928 Coimbra, Portugal | (aged 90)
Nationality | Portuguese |
Alma mater | University of Coimbra |
Known for | Taxonomy Botany |
Awards | Honorary doctorate of University of Uppsala |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Institutions | University of Coimbra |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Henriq. |
Júlio Augusto Henriques (15 January 1838 - 15 January 1928) was a Portuguese botanist and professor at the University of Coimbra. He developed the Herbarium of the University and Coimbra Botanical Garden. He also founded the Broterian Society, which brought together various scientists botanists, geologists and naturalists. He was a large admirer of the work of Charles Darwin.[1] He also wrote many articles about the flora of Portugal.