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Johann Friedrich Blumenbach | |
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 Johann Friedrich Blumenbach | |
| Born | 11 May 1752 |
| Died | 22 January 1840 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Jena University of Göttingen |
| Known for | comparative anatomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | physiology |
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach (11 May 1752 – 22 January 1840) was a German physician, naturalist, physiologist and anthropologist. He was one of the first to explore the study of mankind as an aspect of natural history. He used comparative anatomy to classify human races, of which he listed five.