Ernst Haeckel

About Ernst Haeckel

Birth Day: February 16, 1834
Birth Place: Potsdam, Germany
Died On: Aug 9, 1919 (age 85)
Birth Sign: Aquarius

Ernst Haeckel Net Worth

Ernst Haeckel was born on February 16, 1834 in Potsdam, Germany. German biologist who popularized and expanded Darwin's theory of evolution. He helped develop the controversial recapitulation theory.
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💰Ernst Haeckel Net worth: $2.5 Million

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About

German Biologist who popularized and expanded Darwin's theory of evolution. He helped develop the controversial recapitulation theory.

Before Fame

He earned a doctorate in zoology from the University of Jena f before becoming a professor of comparative anatomy there.

Trivia

He contributed to the Social Darwinist idea that some races were inherently superior to others and he was the first to posit the theory that embryo forms follow the adult forms that the species took on earlier in its evolution.

Family Life

He was married twice during his life.

Associated With

He was also a Painter in the art noveau style, similar to that of Alfons Mucha.