Spending his early life in Switzerland, he received a PhD at Erlangen and a medical degree in Munich. After studying with Georges Cuvier and Alexander von Humboldt in Paris, Agassiz was appointed professor of natural history at the University of Neuchâtel. He emigrated to the United States in 1847 after visiting Harvard University. He went on to become professor of zoology and geology at Harvard, to head its Lawrence Scientific School, and to found its Museum of Comparative Zoology.
生平与生涯
Agassiz is known for observational data gathering and analysis. He made institutional and scientific contributions to zoology, geology, and related areas, including multivolume research books running to thousands of pages. He is particularly known for his contributions to ichthyological classification, including of extinct species such as megalodon, and to the study of historical geology, including the founding of glaciology.
His theories on human, animal and plant polygenism have been criticised as implicitly supporting scientific racism.
关键事实
- Born: May 28, 1807 in Haut-Vully, Switzerland
- 逝世: 1873
- 领域: Science
- 奖项: Wollaston Medal (1836)
遗产与影响
The influence of Louis Agassiz extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped our understanding of the natural world, and their discoveries and theories remain foundational to this day.
虽然他/她于1873年逝世,但其思想至今仍被全球学者与从业者研究、辩论与发展。
Louis Agassiz至今仍是Switzerland诞生的最受赞誉的头脑之一,是该地区丰厚思想遗产的明证。
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