Eduard Strasburger | |
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Born | 1 February 1844 |
Died | 18 May 1912 | (aged 68)
Nationality | Polish-German |
Citizenship | Poland Germany |
Alma mater | University of Warsaw University of Jena University of Bonn |
Known for | Discovery of mitosis |
Spouse | Alexandra Julie |
Children | 3 (including Julius Strasburger) |
Awards | Linnean Medal Darwin-Wallace Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany |
Author abbrev. (botany) | Strasb |
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Eduard Adolf Strasburger (1 February 1844 – 18 May 1912) was a Polish-German[1] professor and one of the most famous botanists of the 19th century. He discovered mitosis in plants.