Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel was a German botanist born on March 24, 1811, in the city of Düsseldorf. He is best known for his contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and for his work on the classification of various plant species. Miquel's research significantly advanced the understanding of plant relationships and biodiversity. Miquel served as a professor at the University of Amsterdam and published numerous scientific papers throughout his career. His legacy includes the Miquel's law, which relates to the classification of plants, and he is remembered for his meticulous approach to botanical research and documentation.