Herbert Copeland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Herbert Copeland

American biologist (1902–1968)

Date of Birth: 21-May-1902

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 15-Oct-1968

Profession: biologist, botanist, mycologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Herbert Faulkner Copeland (May 21, 1902 – October 15, 1968) was an American biologist who contributed to the theory of biological kingdoms.
He is responsible for the fourth kingdom, Monera.
In 1966, he included bacteria and one of the most primitive algae, called blue green algae, under this kingdom. His father was Edwin Copeland who was also the founder of the College of Agriculture at the University of the Philippines Los Banos and a leading pteridologist.