Olaf Schmeidt
Estonian botanist (1930–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Olaf-Gunnar Schmeidt (May 15, 1930 – November 26, 2023) was an Estonian botanist and dendrologist.[1][2]
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Olaf Schmeidt | |
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Born | (1930-05-15)May 15, 1930 |
Died | November 12, 2023(2023-11-12) (aged 93) |
Nationality | Estonian |
Alma mater | Estonian Academy of Agriculture |
Occupation | Botanist |
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Schmeidt graduated from the Estonian Academy of Agriculture in 1956.[1] His main area of interest was orchids.[3] In 1965, he established the Matsi Arboretum.[1][4][5]