Theodosius Dobzhansky Biography

Theodosius Dobzhansky biography

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NAME: Theodosius Dobzhansky
OCCUPATION: Educator, Biologist, Geneticist
BIRTH DATE: January 25, 1900
DEATH DATE: December 18, 1975
EDUCATION: University of Kiev
PLACE OF BIRTH: Nemirov, Ukraine
PLACE OF DEATH: Davis, California
Originally: Feodosy Grigorevich Dobrzhansky

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Theodosius Dobzhansky was a 20th century scientist, professor and author who did pioneering work in genetics and evolution.

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Born on January 25, 1900 in Nemirov, Ukraine, scientist Theodosius Dobzhansky eventually immigrated to the U.S. and worked as a professor and researcher before publishing in 1937 Genetics and the Origin of Species, a pioneering examination of the interplay between genetics and evolution. Future works included Mankind Evolving and The Biology of Ultimate Concern.