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Johann Jakob Scheuchzer

Swiss paleontologist (1672-1733) · Switzerland · Scientists · Died at 60

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Johann Jakob Scheuchzer was a Swiss physician and natural scientist born in Zürich. His most famous work was the Physica sacra in four volumes, which was a commentary on the Bible and included his view of the world, demonstrating a convergence of science and religion.

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Johann Jakob Scheuchzer was a Swiss physician and natural scientist born in Zürich. His most famous work was the Physica sacra in four volumes, which was a commentary on the Bible and included his view of the world, demonstrating a convergence of science and religion. It was richly illustrated with copperplate etchings and came to be called the Kupfer-Bibel or "Copper Bible".

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Switzerland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1672 to 1733 · aged 60

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