Maria Sibylla Merian vs Osei Tutu
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Compare the life timelines of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717) and Osei Tutu (1660–1717) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 57 years, from 1660 to 1717.
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Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717)
- — Born in Frankfurt am Main Verified
- — Trained in painting by her stepfather Jacob Marrel Verified
- — Married Johann Andreas Graff Verified
- — Published her first book of flower engravings in Nuremberg Verified
- — Published The Caterpillars' Marvelous Transformation Verified
- — Joined the Labadist religious community at Wieuwerd Verified
- — Settled in Amsterdam as an independent artist and naturalist Verified
- — Scientific expedition to Suriname Verified
- — Published Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Verified
- — Died in Amsterdam Verified
Osei Tutu (1660–1717)
- — Born in the Asante region Verified
- — Served at the courts of Denkyira and Akwamu
- — Became ruler of the Kwaman state Verified
- — Established Kumasi as the Asante capital Verified
- — United the Asante clans under the Golden Stool
- — Expanded the Asante Empire through conquest Verified
- — Defeated Denkyira at the Battle of Feyiase Verified
- — Died during a campaign against Akyem Verified