Posts Tagged ‘Vienna’

“The excitement at the Wettstein commemoration couldn’t have been more different than Richard’s disposition. Richard was considered and courteous. He was responsible for the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna.” July 2, 1932 On this day, the Sydney Morning Herald shared a story of attempted murder in Vienna at the unveiling of a statue…

“Suddenly, an old professor named Karl Schneider pushed through the crowd and shouted, ‘At last we settle an old score.'” July 2, 1932 On this day, the Sydney Morning Herald shared a story of attempted murder in Vienna at the unveiling of a statue for a beloved botanist.   The new head of Vienna University,…