Joseph E. Meyer

American botanist (1878-1950)

PersonDied aged 71humanQ6282816

Also known as Joseph Ernest Meyer

Born: September 5, 1878
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
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, 1878
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1.Stated in Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980
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Died: March 9, 1950
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1.Stated in WorldCat EntitiesRetrieved 2025-04-15
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, 1950
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1.Stated in Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980
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Birthplace: Kenosha
Place of death: Miami
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: botanist
, writer
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1.Stated in Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916
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Joseph Ernest Meyer was a botanist, writer, illustrator, publisher, and supplier of pharmaceutical-grade herbs and roots to the drug trade who became a prominent citizen and eventually a millionaire in Northwest Indiana. He was the founder of the Indiana Botanic Gardens, Calumet National Bank and Meyer Publishing. At his death he was said to be the world's largest distributor of herbs used in salves, cosmetics, and medicines.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Joseph
Family name: Meyer
Field of work: herbalism
Residence: Meyer's Castle

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