Engelbert Kaempfer
German naturalist and physician
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Engelbert Kaempfer from Lemgo was a German naturalist, physician, explorer and writer known for his tour of Russia, Persia, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan between 1683 and 1693.
He wrote two books about his travels. Wikipedia
Born: September 16, 1651, Germany
Died: November 2, 1716 (age 65 years), Lieme, Lemgo, Germany
Notable work: Flora Japonica, History of Japan
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