Johann Friedrich Gronovius was a German classical scholar, librarian and critic.
Born in Hamburg, he studied at several universities and travelled in England, France and Italy. Wikipedia
Born: September 8, 1611, Hamburg, Germany
Died: December 28, 1671 (age 60 years), Leiden, Netherlands
Children: Jakob Gronovius
Books: Flora Virginica, Flora orientalis, Lib.31- 40, and more
Grandchildren: Jan Frederik Gronovius and Abraham Gronovius