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Hermann August Hagen

German entomologist

Died when: 76 years 163 days (917 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Hermann August Hagen

Hermann August Hagen (30 May 1817 – 9 November 1893) was a German entomologist who specialised in Neuroptera and Odonata.He had established himself as one of Europe's preeminent entomologists by 1867 when he accepted a position at Harvard University to curate the Museum of Comparative Zoology.

In 1870 he became the first entomologist in the United States to hold the formal title, Professor of Entomology.


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