Konrad Gesner
1516-1565
Swiss Physician, Zoologist, and Botanist
Gesner (also called "Gesnerus") was among the founders of modern zoology. He also made important contributions to botany,...
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Konrad Von Gesner
1516-1565
Swiss naturalist who is considered one of the pioneers of modern animal description. Gesner's Historiae Animalium (Animal History) of 1551-54 is commonly regarded as...
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Gesner, Konrad Von (1516-1565)
German physician, zoologist, and naturalist
Konrad von Gesner, a dedicated physician by many accounts, somehow managed to produce approximately 90 manuscripts during his...
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The Swiss naturalist Konrad von Gesner (1516-1565) wrote "Historia animalium," which is considered the basis of modern zoology.Konrad von Gesner was born on March 26, 1516, in Zurich. The man who was ...
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