Carl Gustav Jablonsky

Carl Gustav Jablonsky (* 1756, † May 25, 1787 ) was a German naturalist, entomologist and illustrator.

Life

He made ​​the first attempt, the genus Coleoptera fully cataloged according to the system of Linnaeus. He managed the first two volumes of natural system of all known domestic and foreign insects. After his death, Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Herbst continued his work. At the same time he was also working on the sequel of Friedrich Martini's " General History of Nature".

In addition, Jablonsky was also private secretary to the Queen Elisabeth Christine of Prussia.

Works

  • Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Herbst and Carl Gustav Jablonsky: natural system of all known domestic and foreign insects, as a continuation of Büffonschen of Natural History. After the Knight Carl Linnaeus system processes: Beetles.
Entomology Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie Integrated Authority File
165350
de