Theodosius Dobzhansky

Biologist

Birthday January 24, 1900

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Ukraine

DEATH DATE Dec 18, 1975 (75)

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About

Pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology who is known for his work in shaping the unifying modern evolutionary synthesis. He published his revolutionary work, Genetics and the Origin of Species, in 1937.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Kiev from 1917 to 1921.

Trivia

He was the recipient of the National Medal of Science in 1964.

Family Life

He married geneticist Natalia Sivertzeva in 1924.

Associated With

He received the National Medal of Science the same year that Robert Woodward did.