How to Pronounce János Kriesch
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Mar 29, 1834 Bernhardsthal, Lower Austria, Austria Died on 21 Oct 1888 (aged 54)
Hungarian zoologist
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About János Kriesch
- János Kriesch (29 March 1834 – 21 October 1888) was a Hungarian hydro-biologist, zoologist, agronomist, corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
- He served as Director-General of Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden for a short time in 1868.His zoological work has primarily focused on the inspection of fishes, furthermore he was among the first Hungarian representatives of Social Darwinism.
- One of his pupils was Lajos Méhelÿ.
- His son was Aladár Körösfoi-Kriesch, a famous painter and artist.
