Pyotr Chikhachyov

Pyotr Alexandrovich Tschichatschow (also Tchichatscheff or Tschihatscheff, Russian Пётр Александрович Чихачёв; * 16 Augustjul / August 28 1812greg in Gatchina, .. † October 13, 1890 in Florence) was a Russian explorer. Its official botanical author abbreviation is " Thich. ", But it is also the abbreviation " Tchih. " Is used.

Tschichatschow traveled to the Altai, Asia Minor ( six times in the years 1847-1858 ). , 1877-1878 Spain, Algeria and Tunisia, where he observed the particular geological, climatological and botanical relations between the countries

His younger brother was Platon Alexandrovich Tschichatschow.

Publications (selection)

  • Voyage scientifique dans l' Altai oriental. Paris 1845
  • Asie miners. 8 volumes, Paris 1852-1868
  • Spain, Algeria and Tunis. Leipzig 1882
  • Lettres sur la Turquie. Brussels and Leipzig 1850
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