A Russian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including the discovery of the atmosphere of Venus and the development of a comprehensive theory of the Earth's origin. They are also credited with founding Moscow State University.
Born in 1707
Pioneering mathematician and physicist who made immense contributions to fields like calculus, number theory, and optics, shaping the course of modern mathematics and physics.
Born in 1707
Developed the system of binomial nomenclature, which is still used today to classify and name living organisms. This system has had a profound impact on the fields of biology, ecology, and conservation.
Born in 1743
Father of modern chemistry, discovered oxygen, and developed a systematic method of chemical nomenclature. He laid the foundation for modern chemistry and paved the way for future scientific discoveries.
Born in 1731
A pioneering scientist who discovered hydrogen and determined the density of the Earth, making significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and physics.
Born in 1726
Pioneering geologist and physician who formulated the theory of uniformitarianism, proposing that the Earth's geological features were shaped by slow, gradual processes over millions of years.
Born in 1744
A French soldier, biologist, and academic who developed a theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics, proposing that organisms adapt to their environment and pass on those traits to their offspring.
Born in 1769
Founded the field of comparative anatomy, establishing extinction as a fact and creating a framework for understanding the natural world through fossil records.
Born in 1769
A pioneering geographer and explorer who mapped much of South America and discovered the Caspian Sea's connection to the Black Sea, greatly advancing our understanding of the natural world.