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Heinrich Anton de Bary

German surgeon, botanist, microbiologist

Died when: 56 years 358 days (683 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Heinrich Anton de Bary

Heinrich Anton de Bary (26 January 1831 – 19 January 1888) was a German surgeon, botanist, microbiologist, and mycologist (fungal systematics and physiology).He was considered a founding father of plant pathology (phytopathology) as well as the founder of modern mycology.

His extensive and careful studies of the life history of fungi and contribution to the understanding of algae and higher plants were landmarks of biology.


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