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Heckel, Johann JakobHeckel, Johann Jakob, b. Mannheim, Germany, Jan. 23, 1790, d. Vienna, March 1, 1857, zoologist. Instrumental in establishing the renown of ichthyology as an academic discipline in Austria; from 1820 at the Hof-Naturalienkabinett in Vienna, whose fish collection was greatly enlarged on account of his work.. Works: Die Süßwasserfische der österreichischen Monarchie, 1858 (with R. Kner); numerous publications on the fishes of the Near East. Literature: Österreichisches Biographisches Lexikon
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