Rolf Singer

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German-born mycologist (1906–1994)

Rolf Singer

Birth date	1906-06-23
Birth place	Munich, Germany
Died	January 18, 1994(1994-01-18) (aged 87)
Place of death	Chicago, United States
Nationality	German-American
Known for	Agaricales taxonomy

Rolf Singer (June 23, 1906 – January 18, 1994) was a German-American mycologist known for his extensive work on the taxonomy of Agaricales, a large order of fungi that includes many of the gilled mushrooms. He is considered one of the most influential mycologists of the 20th century.

Early Life and Education

Rolf Singer was born in Munich, Germany. He developed an early interest in botany and mycology, which led him to pursue higher education in these fields. Singer studied at the University of Vienna, where he earned his doctorate in 1931.

Career

Singer's career spanned several countries and institutions. After completing his doctorate, he worked at the University of Vienna and later moved to Russia to work at the Komarov Botanical Institute in Leningrad. In 1934, he emigrated to the United States due to the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany.

In the United States, Singer held positions at several prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. His work primarily focused on the taxonomy and classification of Agaricales, and he published numerous influential papers and books on the subject.

Contributions to Mycology

Rolf Singer made significant contributions to the field of mycology, particularly in the taxonomy of Agaricales. He described many new species and genera of fungi and developed a comprehensive classification system for gilled mushrooms. His book, "The Agaricales in Modern Taxonomy," is considered a seminal work in the field.

Personal Life

Singer was married and had children. He continued to work and publish in the field of mycology until his death in 1994 in Chicago, United States.

Legacy

Rolf Singer's work has had a lasting impact on the field of mycology. His contributions to the taxonomy of Agaricales are still referenced by mycologists today. Several species of fungi have been named in his honor.

Related Pages

• Mycology
• Agaricales
• Harvard University
• University of Illinois at Chicago
• University of Vienna

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