Matthias Jacob Schleiden
German botanist and philosopher (1804-1881)
1804 — 1881
Quick Facts
Profession
German botanist and philosopher (1804-1881)
Born
April 5, 1804
Died
1881 (age ~77)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
university teacher, biologist, physiologist
HamburgBorn in HamburgDied in Frankfurt
1804
Born in Hamburg (1804-04-05)
1859
Positionrector of the University of Jena (1859–1859)
1861
Positionrector of the University of Jena (1861–1862)
1881
Died in Frankfurt
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Matthias Jakob Schleiden was a German botanist and co-founder of cell theory, along with Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow. He published some poems and non-scientific work under the pseudonym Ernst.
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Who is Matthias Jacob Schleiden?+
Matthias Jakob Schleiden was a German botanist and co-founder of cell theory, along with Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow. He published some poems and non-scientific work under the pseudonym Ernst.
What does the name Matthias mean?+
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
When was Matthias Jacob Schleiden born?+
Matthias Jacob Schleiden was born on April 5, 1804.
When did Matthias Jacob Schleiden die?+
Matthias Jacob Schleiden died in 1881, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — April 5, 1804
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