Theodor Schwann, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Theodor Schwann

German physiologist

Date of Birth: 07-Dec-1810

Date of Death: 11-Jan-1882

Profession: physician, biologist, university teacher, physiologist

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Theodor Schwann (German pronunciation: ['te?odo??? '?van]; 7 December 1810 – 11 January 1882) was a German physician and physiologist.
His most significant contribution to biology is considered to be the extension of cell theory to animals.
Other contributions include the discovery of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, the discovery and study of pepsin, the discovery of the organic nature of yeast, and the invention of the term metabolism.