Heinrich Anton de Bary, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Heinrich Anton de Bary

German surgeon, botanist, microbiologist, and mycologist

Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1831

Place of Birth: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

Date of Death: 19-Jan-1888

Profession: surgeon, university teacher, botanist, mycologist, entomologist

Nationality: France, Germany

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Heinrich Anton de Bary (26 January 1831 – 19 January 1888) was a German surgeon, botanist, microbiologist, and mycologist (fungal systematics and physiology). He is considered a founding father of plant pathology (phytopathology) as well as the founder of modern mycology.
His extensive and careful studies of the life history of fungi and contribution to the understanding of algae and higher plants were landmarks of biology.