From 1788 he worked as a physician in Münster. From 1797 to 1822 he was a professor of natural history at the University of Münster, where he also served as director of its botanical garden. In 1802 he attained the title of Medicinalrath.Die alte Universität Münster, 1773-1818: ein geschichtlicher Überblick by Anton PieperHistory of the Botanical Garden Münster Botanical Garden of the WWU
