Ferdinand Cohn
Biologist and microbiologist

Born
January 24th, 1828
197 years ago
Died
1898
127 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributions to bacteriology and microbiology were foundational. Established the classification of bacteria and conducted significant research on algae and fungi. Studied the life cycles of microorganisms and introduced methods for cultivating bacteria, which advanced the understanding of microbial life. Played a crucial role in the development of scientific methods in microbiology.
Established the classification of bacteria
Conducted significant research on algae and fungi
Introduced methods for cultivating bacteria
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