Johann Friedrich Naumann facts for kids
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Johann Friedrich Naumann
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Prof. Dr. Johann Friedrich Naumann
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| Born | 14 February 1780 |
| Died | 15 August 1857 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Prosigk |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Ornithologist |
Johann Friedrich Naumann (born February 14, 1780 – died August 15, 1857) was an important German scientist. He was also a talented engraver and editor. Many people see him as the person who started the scientific study of birds in Europe. This study is called ornithology.
He wrote two big books about birds. One was called The Natural History of German Birds. The other was The Eggs of German Birds. His father, Johann Andreas Naumann, was also a naturalist. His brother, Carl Andreas Naumann, also studied birds.
A German group that studies birds named their journal Naumannia after him. Also, a type of bird, the lesser kestrel, is named Falco naumanni in his honor.
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Who Was Johann Friedrich Naumann?
Johann Friedrich Naumann was born on February 14, 1780. His hometown was Ziebigk, near Köthen in Germany. His father, Johann Andreas Naumann, was a famous natural historian.
After going to school in Dessau, Johann Friedrich returned home. He spent his time studying many things. These included farming, plants, rocks, and especially birds.
Naumann's Work with Birds
Later in his life, Naumann focused mostly on studying German birds. In 1822, he published his big book, Naturgeschichte der Vögel Deutschlands. This means Natural History of the Birds of Germany.
This book had 13 volumes. Naumann himself created the detailed pictures for the book. He also wrote many other books about birds.
His Bird Collection
In 1821, Naumann sold his collection of birds. He sold them to Frederick Ferdinand, Duke of Anhalt-Köthen. The duke paid 2,000 Taler for the collection.
Naumann was then made the curator of the duke's collection. This collection was kept in the Ferdinandsbau. This building was part of Schloss (Castle) Köthen. The public could visit the collection starting in 1835.
Images for kids
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From Natural History of the Birds of Central Europe.
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Habicht (Accipiter gentilis). Engraving by Johann Friedrich Naumann.
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Upland sandpiper Bartramie ou maubèche des champs by Naumann.
See also
In Spanish: Johann Friedrich Naumann para niños
