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Theodosius Dobzhansky
1900 – 1975
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryTheodosius Grigorievich Dobzhansky was a Russian-born American geneticist and evolutionary biologist. He was a central figure in the field of evolutionary biology for his work in shaping the modern synthesis and also popular for his support and promotion of theistic evolution as a practicing Christian. Born in the Russian Empire, Dobzhansky immigrated to the United States in 1927 at the age of 27.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 25, 1900
Nemyriv
Date of death
December 18, 1975
San Jacinto
Citizenship
Russian Empire · Soviet Union · United States · Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic
Occupations & fields
evolutionary biologistgeneticistzoologistentomologistuniversity teacherbiologist
Awards & honours
Daniel Giraud Elliot MedalKimber Genetics AwardSilliman Memorial LecturesDarwin Badgehonorary doctor of the University of SydneyAnisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Notable works
Genetics and the Origin of Species
- Field and occupation
- ukrajinsko-americký genetik a evoluční biolog
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