Johann Samuel Schröter

Johann Samuel Schröter (25 February 1735, Rastenberg – 24 March 1808, Buttstädt) was a German Protestant pastor since 1863, who was also a conchologist.

He studied natural sciences as well as theology at the University of Jena. After finishing his studies he served as rector at the school in Dornburg. In 1763 he became a pastor in Thangelstedt, and later on, a preacher in Weimar. At the time of his death, he was superintendent and first preacher in Buttstädt.[1]

Commemorative plaque of Schröter in Buttstädt

Taxa described

Taxa described by Johann Samuel Schröter include:

Selected works

References

  1. ADB:Schröter, Johann Samuel In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Band 32, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1891, S. 569 f.
  2. (German) Schröter J. S. (1805). "Berichtigungen für meine Einleitung in die Conchylienkenntniss nach Linné. Zwente Fortsetzung". Archiv für Zoologie und Zootomie 4(2) 137-160. Strombus goliath is on page 139.
  3. Most widely held works by Johann Samuel Schröter WorldCat Identities
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