Basil Besler (1561–1629) - Basilius Besler. Line engraving by J. Leypolt, 1612

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Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, best known for his monumental Hortus Eystettensis. He was curator of the garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria. The bishop was an enthusiastic botanist who derived great pleasure from his garden, which rivaled Hortus Botanicus Leiden among early European botanical gardens outside Italy.

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Size: 2293px × 3108px
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Photo credit: © Bill Waterson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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