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Abraham Trembley

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Genevan naturalist (1710-1784)

Lived 1710 to 1784 · aged 73
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Abraham Trembley was a Genevan naturalist. He is best known for being the first to study freshwater polyps or hydra and for being among the first to develop experimental zoology. His mastery of experimental method has led some historians of science to credit him as the "father of biology".

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Bust of Abraham Trembley, on display on the grounds of the Geneva Botanical Garden.Bust of Abraham Trembley, on display on the grounds of the Geneva Botanical Garden.Memoires pour servir a l'histoire d'un genre de polypes d'eau douce, 1744Memoires pour servir a l'histoire d'un genre de polypes d'eau douce, 1744

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Copley Medal

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Lived 1710 to 1784 · aged 73
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