Albert Pilát, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Albert Pilát

Czech botanist and mycologist

Date of Birth: 02-Nov-1903

Place of Birth: Prague, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 29-May-1974

Profession: botanist, mycologist

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Albert Pilát (November 2, 1903 – May 29, 1974) was a Czech botanist and mycologist.
He studied at the Faculty of Science at Charles University, under the guidance of Professor Josef Velenovský.
In 1930, he joined the National Museum, eventually becoming head of the Mycological Department, and in 1960 a corresponding member of the Academy.
He was the author of many popular and scholarly publications in the field of mycology and mountain flora.
He also served as the main editor of the scientific journal Czech Mycology, and described several species of fungi.
His areas of particular interest include polypores and boletes.
He travelled widely and was a skilled photographer.Pilát died suddenly of cardiac failure in 1974.