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Adelbert von Chamisso

German botanist and poet

Died when: 57 years 203 days (690 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Adelbert von Chamisso

Adelbert von Chamisso (German pronunciation: ['a?dl?b??t f?n ?a'm?so]; 30 January 1781 – 21 August 1838) was a German poet and botanist, author of Peter Schlemihl, a famous story about a man who sold his shadow.

He was commonly known in French as Adelbert de Chamisso (or Chamissot) de Boncourt, a name referring to the family estate at Boncourt.


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