Josip Torbar (1824–1900) was a Croatian natural scientist, educator and politician.

His scientific works spanned biology, geology, meteorology, and the history of science.

In 1866 Torbar became one of 12 original members of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts, and served as its chairman from 1890 until his death.

He was a co-founder and the president of the Croatian Mountaineering Association.

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