In 1853 , Rodulfo A. Philippi ( a German doctor ) was hired as a naturalist by the Chilean government .
In 1853 , Rodulfo A. Philippi ( a German doctor ) was was appointed director and curator of the Museum .
In 1853 , Rodulfo A. Philippi ( a German doctor ) was hired as a naturalist by the Chilean government and was appointed director and curator of the Museum .