Latvian biologist and botanist (1892-1972).
Heinrichs Leonhards Skuja (Latvian: Heinrihs Skuja; 8 September 1892 – 19 July 1972) was a Latvian phycologist active in the 20th century. He is considered an outstanding phycologist and protistologist of his time. Skuja was actively involved in the study of Latvian algae beginning in 1924. After escaping to Sweden in 1944 near the end of World War II, he continued researching algal systematics and ecology in Uppsala. He received several academic awards from both countries for his contributions to phycology. Due to his extensive knowledge of algae, he received samples from scientific expeditio
Abbreviations: Skuja
Occupations: phycologist, botanist, biologist
Citizenships: Sweden, Soviet Union, Russian Empire, Latvia
Languages: German
Dates: 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z – 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Majori
Direct attributions: 21 plants, 1 fungus
Authorship mentions: 24 plants, 2 fungi