Thomas Hunt Morgan
American biologist (1866–1945)
1866 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
American biologist (1866–1945)
Born
September 25, 1866
Died
1945 (age ~79)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physician, zoologist, biologist
United StatesBorn in LexingtonDied in Pasadena
1866
Born in Lexington (1866-09-25)
1883
EducationStudied at University of Kentucky (1883–1886)
1886
EducationStudied at Johns Hopkins University (1886–1890)
1919
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1922
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
1924
AwardDarwin Medal
About
Thomas Hunt Morgan was an American evolutionary biologist, geneticist, embryologist, and science author who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933 for discoveries elucidating the role that the chromosome plays in heredity.
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Who is Thomas Hunt Morgan?+
Thomas Hunt Morgan was an American evolutionary biologist, geneticist, embryologist, and science author who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933 for discoveries elucidating the role that the chromosome plays in heredity.
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Hunt Morgan born?+
Thomas Hunt Morgan was born on September 25, 1866.
When did Thomas Hunt Morgan die?+
Thomas Hunt Morgan died in 1945, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — September 25, 1866
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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