José María Benítez

Venezuelan physician and botanist

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]

José María Benítez

References

  1. ^ "José María Benítez". Venezuela Tuya (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-01-05.


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