Theodor Schwann
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a German physician and physiologist. His most significant contribution to biology is considered to be the extension of cell theory to animals. Coined the term metabolism.
Born
7 December 1810 Neuss, First French Empire
Died
11 January 1882 (aged 71) Cologne, German Empire
Known for
Cell theory Schwann cells Pepsin
Fields
Biology
Awards
Copley Medal (1845)
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Germany
Education
Humboldt University of Berlin (1834) University of Bonn University of Würzburg
era
1800+
Influences
Johannes Peter Müller