Gesner

Gesner Gesner is a name that can refer to several notable individuals and concepts, primarily in the fields of botany, zoology, and literature. The name is most commonly associated with Conrad Gessner, a Swiss naturalist and bibliographer of the 16th century.

Conrad Gessner

Conrad Gessner (1516–1565) was a Swiss physician, naturalist, and bibliographer. He is often considered one of the fathers of modern zoology and botany. Gessner's most famous work is the Historiae animalium, a comprehensive encyclopedia of the animal kingdom, which was published in multiple volumes between 1551 and 1558. This work laid the foundation for future studies in taxonomy and natural history. Gessner also made significant contributions to bibliography with his Bibliotheca universalis, a universal bibliography of all known books in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, published in 1545. This work aimed to catalog all the books available at the time and is considered one of the first modern bibliographies.

Gesneriaceae

The name Gesner is also associated with the Gesneriaceae family, a family of flowering plants. This family includes popular houseplants such as African violets and gloxinia. The family was named in honor of Conrad Gessner due to his contributions to the field of botany.

Other Notable Gesners

• Abraham Gesner (1797–1864) was a Canadian physician and geologist who is credited with inventing kerosene. His work in the field of geology and his development of kerosene had a significant impact on the petroleum industry.
• John Gesner was a notable figure in the field of education and theology.

Related Pages

• Historiae animalium
• Taxonomy
• Natural history
• Bibliography
• Gesneriaceae
• African violets
• Gloxinia
• Abraham Gesner
• Kerosene
• Petroleum industry