Robert Bakewell
British agriculturalist (1725-1795) · Scientists · Died at 70
Robert Bakewell was an English agriculturalist, now recognized as one of the most important figures in the British Agricultural Revolution. In addition to work in agronomy, Bakewell is particularly notable as the first to implement systematic selective breeding of livestock.
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About this person
His advancements not only led to specific improvements in sheep, cattle and horses, but contributed to general knowledge of artificial selection.
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1725 to 1795 · aged 70
