Rollo Howard Beck (1870-1950) was an American ornithologist and naturalist known for his extensive explorations and research in the Pacific islands and his contributions to the study of birds. He was born on August 21, 1870, in California, USA. Key Contributions and Achievements: Pacific Island Explorations: Beck conducted numerous scientific expeditions to various islands in…

Johann Matthäus Bechstein (1757-1822) was a German naturalist, forest scientist, and ornithologist known for his contributions to the study of birds and for his work on forestry. He was born on July 11, 1757, in Waltershausen, Germany. Key Contributions and Achievements: Ornithology: Bechstein was a passionate bird watcher and made significant contributions to the field…

George Wells Beadle (1903-1989) was an American geneticist and Nobel laureate known for his groundbreaking research on the role of genes in controlling biochemical processes in organisms. He was born on October 22, 1903, in Wahoo, Nebraska, USA. Key Contributions and Achievements: Neurospora Research: Beadle’s most significant contribution came from his research with Neurospora crassa,…

Gaspard Bauhin (1560-1624) was a Swiss botanist and physician known for his significant contributions to botany, particularly in the field of plant taxonomy and classification. He was born on January 17, 1560, in Basel, Switzerland. Key Contributions and Achievements: Pinax Theatri Botanici: Bauhin’s most notable work is the “Pinax Theatri Botanici” (“Illustrated Exposition of Plants”),…

August Johann Georg Karl Batsch (1761-1802) was a German botanist and mycologist known for his significant contributions to the study of fungi. He was born on February 28, 1761, in Jena, Germany. Key Contributions and Achievements: Taxonomy of Fungi: Batsch is best known for his work on the taxonomy and classification of fungi. He published…

Sir Patrick Bateson (1938-2017) was a British biologist and ethologist known for his research in animal behavior, developmental psychology, and evolutionary biology. He was born on March 31, 1938, in London, England. Key Contributions and Achievements: Animal Behavior and Ethology: Bateson made significant contributions to the study of animal behavior and ethology, the scientific study…

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) was a British naturalist and explorer known for his significant contributions to the fields of entomology and evolutionary biology. He is particularly famous for his work on mimicry in butterflies and his expedition to the Amazon rainforest. He was born on February 8, 1825, in Leicester, England. Key Contributions and Achievements:…

Dorothea Minola Alice Bate (1878-1951) was a British paleontologist and archaeologist known for her significant contributions to the study of prehistoric mammals and human evolution. She was born on November 8, 1878, in London, England. Key Contributions and Achievements: Fossil Collection and Identification: Bate worked at the Natural History Museum in London, where she specialized…

Heinrich Anton de Bary (1831-1888), commonly known as Anton de Bary, was a German botanist and mycologist known for his significant contributions to the fields of plant pathology and mycology. He was born on January 26, 1831, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Key Contributions and Achievements: Founder of Plant Pathology: Anton de Bary is considered…

William Bartram (1739-1823) was an American naturalist, botanist, and artist known for his extensive explorations and documentation of the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the southeastern United States. He was born on April 9, 1739, in Kingsessing, Pennsylvania, USA, to a family of naturalists. Key Contributions and Achievements: Travels in the Southeast: From 1773 to…