Jakob Emanuel Lange 1864 – 1941

Biography

Jakob Emanuel Lange was born on April 2, 1864, in Flensburg, beginning a life dedicated to the study of fungi that would establish him as a respected Danish mycologist. His professional pursuits centered on mycology, the scientific discipline devoted to understanding mushrooms and other fungal organisms. Through his work, Lange contributed meaningfully to the advancement of this specialized field during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Throughout his career, Lange built a reputation as an accomplished researcher whose expertise in mycology was valued within scientific communities of his time. His life’s work reflected a deep commitment to botanical science and the careful study of fungi that characterized the era’s growing interest in comprehensive natural history documentation.

Jakob Emanuel Lange passed away on December 27, 1941, in Odense, Denmark, at the age of 77. His contributions to mycological science left a lasting mark on his field. He was laid to rest at Assistens Cemetery in Odense Municipality, where his memory endures alongside his scientific legacy.