Elisabeth Deichmann

Elizabeth Deichmann
Born(1896-06-12)June 12, 1896
DiedAugust 9, 1975(1975-08-09) (aged 79)
Alma materUniversity of Copenhagen (M.Sc.)
Radcliffe College (Ph.D)
AwardsKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog
King Christian X's Liberty Medal
Scientific career
FieldsMarine biology
InstitutionsRoyal Agricultural College of Copenhagen
British Museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University

Elisabeth Deichmann (June 12, 1896 – August 9, 1975) was a Danish-born American marine biologist. She spent most of her career as a curator at Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. She was appointed as a Knight of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog for her contributions to zoology and Danish culture.