FRANCESCO REDI

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 2/18/1626     Death: 3/1/1697

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Francesco Redi was an Italian physician, naturalist, biologist, and poet. He is referred to as the founder of experimental biology, and as the father of modern parasitology. He was the first person to challenge the theory of spontaneous generation by demonstrating that maggots come from eggs of flies.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Francesco Redi's intellectual uniqueness lies in his pioneering work in experimental biology and parasitology. By challenging the prevailing theory of spontaneous generation through his meticulous experiments on maggots, he laid the foundation for modern scientific methodology. Redi's innovative approach not only debunked long-held beliefs but also paved the way for future advancements in the understanding of biological processes.

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