Josephine Kablick facts for kids
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Josephine Kablick
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Portrait by Quido Mánes, 1860
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Josephine Ettel Kablick
March 9, 1787 Vrchlabí, Czechia
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| Died | July 21, 1863 (aged 76) Vrchlabí, Czechia
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| Nationality | Czechoslovakia |
| Other names | Josefina Kablíková |
| Occupation | Botanist, Paleontologist |
| Spouse(s) | Adalbert Kablik |
Josephine Ettel Kablick (born March 9, 1787 – died July 21, 1863) was a very important Czech botanist and paleontologist. She was one of the first women to become well-known in these fields. Josephine studied with the best plant experts of her time. She collected many plant and fossil samples. These samples were used by museums and schools all over Europe. Many fossils and plants are even named after her!
Life of a Scientist
Josephine Kablick lived in a Czech city called Vrchlabí. She was known for being very strong and healthy. This helped her a lot in her work. She loved collecting specimens, even in bad weather.
Collecting Plants and Fossils
Josephine gathered many plant and fossil samples. She often explored the Sudeten Mountains to find them. These samples were sent to schools, museums, and universities across Europe. Her work helped many people learn about nature.
She even created her own special collection of plants, called a herbarium. She especially liked collecting lichens. Josephine was not afraid of tough conditions. She would "traipse through forest and climb high mountains" to find new species.
A famous plant exchange program, run by Filip Maximilian Opiz, listed over 25,000 specimens collected by Josephine. This shows how much she found!
Family Support
Josephine's husband, Adalbert Kablik, was also a scientist. He studied pharmacy and animals. He supported Josephine's work for 50 years. This support was very important for her success.
Sometimes, her name is spelled Josefina Kablíková.
