Notable People · 1848–1935
Hugo de Vries — Age & Birthday
Born: 16 February 1848 · Died: 21 May 1935 · Age at death: 87
How old was Hugo de Vries when he died?
Hugo de Vries died aged 87. He was born on 16 February 1848 and died on 21 May 1935.
Dutch botanist who pioneered the study of mutations and genetics
Did you know?He was one of three scientists who independently rediscovered Gregor Mendel's laws of inheritance in the early twentieth century.
Hugo Marie de Vries (Dutch:; 16 February 1848 – 21 May 1935) was a Dutch botanist and one of the first geneticists.
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- Age at death
- 87
- Years since death
- 91
- Born
- February 16, 1848 · Haarlem, Netherlands
- Died
- May 21, 1935
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Known for
- Notable People
Family
- Children
- Eva de Vries, Otto de Vries
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