Johann Wilhelm Helfer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johann Wilhelm Helfer

Bohemian naturalist

Date of Birth: 05-Feb-1810

Place of Birth: Prague, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 30-Jan-1840

Profession: botanist, entomologist

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Johann Wilhelm Helfer also known as Jan Vilém Helfer (February 5, 1810, Prague - January 30, 1840, Andaman Islands) was a Bohemian physician, explorer and naturalist.
Many of the plants he collected went to Kew and nearly 140 species were named after him.