František Smotlacha

1884–1956 (age 72)

Biography

František Smotlacha, born in 1884, was a pioneering mycologist who spent his life mapping the fungi of Central Europe and inviting others to discover the wonder of the natural world.

Through publications and public walks he encouraged curiosity and careful study, a legacy cherished by those who now visit his resting place at Olšany Cemetery.

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