Lorenz Oken

German-Swiss biologist and ornithologist

Lorenz Oken - German-Swiss biologist and ornithologist
Born

August 1st, 1779
246 years ago

Died

August 11th, 1851
174 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

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Contributed significantly to the fields of biology and ornithology. Oken emphasized the importance of a holistic approach in the study of organisms and introduced the concept of the 'morphology' in biology. Authored various works, including the influential treatise 'Die Welt als Idee' which explored the interconnections of life forms. Oken played a crucial role in the early development of evolutionary thought and was involved in the establishment of natural history as a formal discipline.

Authored 'Die Welt als Idee'

Advanced studies in morphology

Contributed to early evolutionary thought

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