Father of Paleobotany

Kaspar Maria Von Sternberg:- 

- He is the “Father of Paleobotany” (1761– 1838) was born in Europe. 

- He established the Bohemian National Museum in Prague and is deemed to be the founder of Modern Paleobotany.

> Birbal Sahani:- 

- He is the “Father of Indian Paleobotany” (1891–1949). 

- He presented his research on two different areas of Paleobotany 

i. The anatomy and morphology of Paleozoic Ferns.

ii. The fossil plants of the Indian Gondwana Formations.