Karl Jordan (zoologist, born 1861)

For the German gymnast and entomologist of Tharandt/Dresden, see Karl Jordan (zoologist, born 1888). For the footballer, see Karl Jordan (footballer).

Heinrich Ernst Karl Jordan
Born(1861-12-07)7 December 1861
Died12 January 1959(1959-01-12) (aged 97)
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
SpouseMinna Brünig
Scientific career
FieldsEntomology

Heinrich Ernst Karl Jordan (7 December 1861 – 12 January 1959) was a German-British entomologist. He took a special interest in the taxonomy and classification of butterflies, beetles and fleas. Jordan was a founder of the International Congress of Entomology.

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