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Theodor Schwann — Age & Birthday

Born: 7 December 1810 · Died: 11 January 1882 · Age at death: 71

How old was Theodor Schwann when he died?

Theodor Schwann died aged 71. He was born on 7 December 1810 and died on 11 January 1882.

German physiologist who extended cell theory to animals

Did you know?He discovered pepsin, which was the first animal enzyme to be isolated and identified from living tissue.

Theodor Schwann (German pronunciation:; 7 December 1810 – 11 January 1882) was a German medical doctor and physiologist. His most significant contribution to biology is considered to be the extension of cell theory to animals.

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Age at death: 71
Years since death: 144

Born: December 7, 1810 · Neuss, Germany
Died: January 11, 1882
Nationality: Prussian
Known for: Science

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