Theodosius Dobzhansky

Geneticist and evolutionary biologist (1900-1975) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75

Theodosius Grigorievich Dobzhansky was a Russian-born American geneticist and evolutionary biologist. He was a central figure in the field of evolutionary biology for his work in shaping the modern synthesis and also popular for his support and promotion of theistic evolution as a practicing Christian.

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1975Died18 December 1975Honorary Doctorate from the University of Paris-VIIAward1974Honorary Doctor of the University of Rennes IAward1973Franklin MedalAward1967National Medal of ScienceAward1965Foreign Member of the Royal SocietyAward1963Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardsAward1960Honorary Doctor of the University of SydneyAward1959Darwin BadgeAward1958Kimber Genetics AwardAwardSilliman Memorial LecturesAward1941Daniel Giraud Elliot MedalAward1900Born25 January 1900