Eugene Schieffelin

1827–1906 (age 79)

Naturalist

Biography

Eugene Schieffelin was a dedicated naturalist whose passion for the natural world and commitment to scientific inquiry advanced the understanding of American fauna and ecosystems. His work in natural history contributed significantly to the scientific knowledge of his time and influenced naturalists who followed.

Schieffelin was interred at Green-Wood Cemetery, where his memory is preserved among other notable figures of American science and culture. His legacy endures through his contributions to natural history and the institutions he supported.

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1778–1860 (age 82)
Green-Wood Cemetery
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Mary Ann Duff
1794–1857 (age 63)
Green-Wood Cemetery
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William Colgate
1783–1857 (age 74)
Green-Wood Cemetery
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William Henry Powell
1823–1879 (age 56)
Green-Wood Cemetery
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Martin E. Thompson
1786–1877 (age 91)
Green-Wood Cemetery
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Leffert Lefferts
1774–1847 (age 73)
Green-Wood Cemetery
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