Johann Samuel Schröter


Johann Samuel Schröter was a German Protestant pastor since 1763, who was also a conchologist, mineralogist and palaeontologist.He was a Member of the Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Schröter studied natural sciences as well as theology at the University of Jena. After finishing his studies he served as rector at the school in Dornburg. In 1763 he became a pastor in Thangelstedt, and later on, a preacher in Weimar. At the time of his death, he was superintendent and first preacher in Buttstädt.

Taxa described

Taxa described by Johann Samuel Schröter include: