Mathurin Jacques Brisson
Zoologist known for classification work
Born
April 30th, 1723
302 years ago
Died
June 23rd, 1806
218 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to zoology and philosophy. Developed a systematic approach to the study of animal classification. Published influential works such as 'Regnum Animale', which categorized animals based on shared characteristics. Engaged in philosophical inquiries around natural history and the classification system. Served as a professor at the Collège Royal, promoting scientific education in his field.
Published 'Regnum Animale'
Pioneered animal classification methods
Contributed to philosophical discussions
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