José María Benítez
José María Benítez (1790–1855) was a Venezuelan physician and botanist known for his efforts to prevent and combat cholera, and for recognition of the medicinal properties of Cinchona trees to treat malaria.[1]
References[]
- ^ "José María Benítez". Venezuela Tuya (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-01-05.
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- 1790 births
- 1855 deaths
- Venezuelan botanists
- 19th-century Venezuelan physicians
- South American botanist stubs
- Venezuelan people stubs