Joseph Schröter
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Joseph Schröter was a noted German mycologist, doctor
and scientist. During his lifetime, he wrote several books and texts, and discovered and described many species of flora
and fungi. He also spent a considerable amount of time (around fifteen years, from 1871 to 1886) serving as a military doctor, particularly in the Franco-Prussian War
, in places such as Spandau
, Rastatt
and Breslau, and rising to the rank of colonel
.
In 1855 Schröter chose to study medicine
in Breslau, Poland (a city today known as Wrocław), but, in 1856, he transferred to the Friedrich-Wilhelm Academy in Berlin, Germany.
In 1859 he earned his Doctor of Medicine
degree. In the same year, he enlisted in the Prussian army, serving as a doctor in the Franco-Prussian war. He occupied this post to the end of the war, in 1871, before being stationed at Spandau, and later Rastatt. For his efforts as a doctor, as well as the various other contributions he made to the military (particularly during the Franco-Prussian War), Schröter was promoted to the rank of colonel in 1880. He was then stationed at Breslau, where he had been schooled.
His career at the University of Breslau began six years later, in 1886, when he was appointed as a lecturer
. He stayed at the university teaching for several years, and became a professor
in 1890. He died in 1894, after returning from a scientific expedition to Turkey
.
, including:
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
and scientist. During his lifetime, he wrote several books and texts, and discovered and described many species of flora
Flora
Flora is the plant life occurring in a particular region or time, generally the naturally occurring or indigenous—native plant life. The corresponding term for animals is fauna.-Etymology:...
and fungi. He also spent a considerable amount of time (around fifteen years, from 1871 to 1886) serving as a military doctor, particularly in the Franco-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, often referred to in France as the 1870 War was a conflict between the Second French Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. Prussia was aided by the North German Confederation, of which it was a member, and the South German states of Baden, Württemberg and...
, in places such as Spandau
Spandau
Spandau is the fifth of the twelve boroughs of Berlin. It is the fourth largest and westernmost borough, situated at the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers and along the western bank of the Havel, but the least populated.-Overview:...
, Rastatt
Rastatt
Rastatt is a city and baroque residence in the District of Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on the Murg river, above its junction with the Rhine and has a population of around 50'000...
and Breslau, and rising to the rank of colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
.
Life
Not much is known about Joseph Schröter's childhood and youth, except that he probably spent those years in or close to Breslau, for that is where he was schooled. Similarly, not much is known about his relatives and family.In 1855 Schröter chose to study medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
in Breslau, Poland (a city today known as Wrocław), but, in 1856, he transferred to the Friedrich-Wilhelm Academy in Berlin, Germany.
In 1859 he earned his Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
degree. In the same year, he enlisted in the Prussian army, serving as a doctor in the Franco-Prussian war. He occupied this post to the end of the war, in 1871, before being stationed at Spandau, and later Rastatt. For his efforts as a doctor, as well as the various other contributions he made to the military (particularly during the Franco-Prussian War), Schröter was promoted to the rank of colonel in 1880. He was then stationed at Breslau, where he had been schooled.
His career at the University of Breslau began six years later, in 1886, when he was appointed as a lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
. He stayed at the university teaching for several years, and became a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
in 1890. He died in 1894, after returning from a scientific expedition to Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Genera described by Schröter
During his lifetime and studies, Schröter described many generaGenera
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, including:
- AleurodiscusAleurodiscusAleurodiscus is a genus of fungi in the Stereaceae family.-External links:*...
- CeratiomyxaCeratiomyxaCeratiomyxa is a genus of slime molds in the Ceratiomyxaceae family. The widely distributed genus contains four species.It includes the species Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa....
- ClavulinaClavulinaClavulina is a genus of fungi in the family Clavulinaceae. Species are characterized by having extensively branched fruit bodies. The genus contains approximately 45 species with a worldwide distribution, primarily in tropical regions.-Species:...
- DaedaleopsisDaedaleopsisDaedaleopsis is a genus of fungi in the Polyporaceae family. The widely distributed genus contains six species....
- Dicranophora
- HygrophoropsisHygrophoropsisHygrophoropsis is a genus of fungi in the family Hygrophoropsidaceae .-External links:*...
- PlasmoparaPlasmoparaPlasmopara is a genus of Oomycota fungi. Plasmopara species are known as plant pathogens.-External links:*...
- Sclerospora
- Sorosphaera
- Synchephalastrum