Carl August Dohrn
German entomologist (1806-1892)
Carl August Dohrn (27 June 1806 – 10 May 1892) was a German entomologist who was a founding member of the Stettin Entomological Society. He collected insects, particularly beetles and described several species. He was also known for his literary works, translation of Spanish dramas, and as a man of letters and a promoter of music. He was the father of the marine biologist Anton Dohrn and the entomologist Heinrich Wolfgang Ludwig Dohrn.
Biography
Born at Stettin (Szczecin, now Poland) Carl August was the son of Johanna Hüttern and Heinrich Dohrn, who was a wine and spice merchant, and had made the family fortune by refining and trading in sugar. This wealth allowed Carl August to devote himself to his various hobbies; travelling, folk music and entomology. He went to the University of Berlin in 1822 to study law but became more interested in literature and music. In 1831 he travelled for six years through Europe, North Africa and South America. He examined sugar production in Algeria and Brazil and returned to German in 1837. He translated dramas by Calderon from Spanish and a collection of Swedish folks songs and became noted as a man of letters.
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