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on his piano. His passion for music also extended to playing the organ at his church. In addition to music, he had a keen interest in good food, wine, and socialising. Those who knew him highlighted his humour and the enthusiasm he brought to life. Feige was also an avid collector, with a special
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As a person, Feige was a vibrant character who loved life. He had a profound love for music and was known for playing the organ at his church and for collecting organ memorabilia. He was an accomplished musician who enjoyed entertaining guests at dinner parties, often playing pieces from opera
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Guido Benno Feige's legacy is firmly rooted in his pedagogic and scientific activities. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of lichenology. He established a lichen herbarium now housed in Halle with more than 25,000 of his own specimens, and a
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Feige was married to Ilse, with whom he had four children: two sons, and two daughters. Feige was plagued by a long and severe illness towards the end of his life, which eventually led to his death in Essen on 11 June 2007.
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The scientific community remembers him not only for his academic achievements but also for his love of teaching, his charismatic character, and his contagious passion for nature and plants.
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lichens. He also contributed chapters to several books. Despite his retirement in 2003, Feige continued his research at the university, driven by his passion for lichenology.
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interest in lichens and organ memorabilia. In addition to his many interests and activities, religion was a significant source of strength and motivation.
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Tehler, A.; Dahlkild, Å.; Eldenäs, P.; Feige, G.B. (2004). "The phylogeny and taxonomy of
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department into a broader botany department, which fostered research in diverse fields such as tree physiology, floristics, lichen
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Schmidt, Joachim; Kricke, Randolph; Feige, Guido Benno (2001). "Measurements of bark pH with a modified flathead electrode".
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