!!!Hügel, Karl Freiherr von

Huegel, Karl, Baron, b. Regensburg (Germany), April 25, 1795, 
d. Brussels (Belgium), June 2, 1870, expert in horticulture 
(called "Garten-Huegel"), made several study tours, pioneering 
explorer in Asian countries. Founder and 1st president (1837-1848) of 
the horticultural society in Vienna. Introduced new species of plants 
in Austria. His collection (32,000 items) is exhibited in the Natural 
History Museum in Vienna.

!Works
Kaschmir und das Reich der Siek, 4 vols., 1840-1848; Der Stille 
Ozean und die span. Besitzungen im Ostind. Archipel, 1860.

!Literature
J. Wiesner, K. Frh. v. H., 1901; NDB.


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