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Mentzel (1622-1701), botanist and orientalist, studied medicine and philology in Germany. He later travelled throughout Italy and received his medical degree from Padua. After returning to Germany, Mentzel served as physician to the Elector of Brandenburg. When he retired in 1658, Mentzel devoted himself to the study of botany and Chinese language and culture.