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Gregor Mendel

Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar (1822–1884).

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Lived61 years1822–1884

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Gregor Mendel was a Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar. Born on 20 July 1822 in Hynčice, Mendel died on 6 January 1884 in Brno at the age of 61.

Mendel studied at Palacký University Olomouc and University of Vienna. Honours include Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph.

With a Wikipedia article in 134 languages, Gregor Mendel is No. 3,895 in the People and Position Index.

Born
20 July 1822, Hynčice
Died
6 January 1884, Brno (aged 61)
Country
Cisleithania
Known as
Biologist, geneticist, beekeeper
Nickname
Father of the Modern Genetics
Field
Science
Education
Palacký University Olomouc, University of Vienna
Languages
German, Latin, Czech
Wikipedia editions
134

Did you know

61

Lived to 61.

20 Jul

Shares a birthday with Petrarch and Edmund Hillary.

134

Has a Wikipedia article in 134 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Gregor Mendel
  • FatherAnton Mendel
  • MotherRosine Schwirtlich

Honours and works

Awards

  • Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph

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Sources

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  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)