Mathurin Jacques Brisson

Zoologist known for classification work

Mathurin Jacques Brisson - Zoologist known for classification work
Born

April 30th, 1723
301 years ago

Died

June 23rd, 1806
218 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

Links & References

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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