Norwegian priest and botanist (1794–1838).
Søren Christian Sommerfelt (9 April 1794 – 29 December 1838) was a Norwegian priest and botanist, best known for his study of spore plants (cryptogams). He was born in the Toten district of Oplandenes county, Norway. He was the son of County Governor Christian Sommerfelt (1746-1811) and Anna Sophie Hagerup (1775-1821). In 1811, when he was 15 years of age, he became a student at the University of Copenhagen. He first studied theology, but later focused on science. In 1816, he traveled to Oslo to continue his theological studies and earn his theological degree. In 1818 he was appointed parish
Abbreviations: Sommerf.
Occupations: scientific collector, priest, mycologist, entomologist, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: Norway
Languages: Norwegian
Dates: 1794-04-09T00:00:00Z – 1838-12-29T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Østre Toten Municipality
Direct attributions: 2 plants, 14 fungi
Authorship mentions: 6 plants, 71 fungi