Wilhelm His Sr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Wilhelm His Sr.

Swiss anatomist (1831-1904)

Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1831

Place of Birth: Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Date of Death: 01-May-1904

Profession: university teacher, anatomist

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Wilhelm His Sr.

  • Wilhelm His Sr.
  • (9 July 1831 – 1 May 1904) was a Swiss anatomist and professor who invented the microtome.
  • By treating animal flesh with acids and salts to harden it and then slicing it very thinly with the microtome, scientists were able to further research the organization and function of tissues and cells in a microscope.

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