Francesco Redi
Italian physician and biologist
Born
February 18th, 1626
399 years ago
Died
March 1st, 1697
328 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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A prominent figure in experimental biology, contributed significantly to the study of spontaneous generation. Conducted experiments demonstrating that maggots on decaying meat came from eggs laid by flies, not generated spontaneously. Published 'Esperienze Intorno alla Generazione degl'Insetti' in 1668, which laid the groundwork for the field of microbiology. Served as a physician to the Grand Duke of Tuscany and was involved in the study of parasitology, notably investigating the life cycles of various parasites.
Conducted experiments disproving spontaneous generation
Published 'Esperienze Intorno alla Generazione degl'Insetti'
Served as a physician to the Grand Duke of Tuscany
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