Johann Friedrich Naumann

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Monument in the palace garden in Köthen.
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Monument in the palace garden in Köthen.

Johann Friedrich Naumann (February 14, 1780August 15, 1857) was a German scientist and editor.

Naumann is regarded as the founder of scientific ornithology in Europe. He published The Natural History of German Birds (1820-1844) and The Eggs of German Birds (1818-1828).

The Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni is named after him.

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