Lorenz Oken was an entomologist, best known for Lehrbuch der Naturphilosophie.
Quick Facts About Lorenz Oken
Born
August 1, 1779
Died
August 11, 1851
Profession
Entomologist
Notable works
Lehrbuch der Naturphilosophie
About Lorenz Oken
Lorenz Oken was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. He became a professor of natural history at the University of Jena and from 1833 at the newly founded University of Zurich. He founded the journal Isis.
