Abraham Trembley

Abraham Trembley
Abraham Trembley
Born(1710-09-03)3 September 1710
Died12 May 1784(1784-05-12) (aged 73)
NationalityGenevan
Known forHydra (genus)
AwardsCopley Medal, 1743
Scientific career
FieldsNaturalist
Bust of Abraham Trembley, on display on the grounds of the Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva.

Abraham Trembley (3 September 1710 – 12 May 1784 Geneva) was a Genevan naturalist. He is best known for being the first to study freshwater polyps or hydra and for being among the first to develop experimental zoology. His mastery of experimental method has led some historians of science to credit him as the "father of biology".[1]

He also wrote on religion and morals.

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