Edgar Altenburg | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1888 New Jersey, United States |
| Died | August 27, 1967 (aged 79) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Biologist |
Edgar Altenburg (January 11, 1888 – August 27, 1967) was an American biologist who conducted seminal research into evolution and genetics.
Biography
Altenburg was born on January 11, 1988, in New Jersey, United States.[1] He was the son of Ottillie von Adelung and Gustav Adolf Altenburg.[1]
He graduated from Columbia University.[2] He then served as the instructor of biology at the William M. Rice Institute.[3]
He died on August 27, 1967, in Houston, Texas, United States.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "EDGAR ALTENBURG, GENETIC RESEARCHER". The New York Times. August 29, 1967. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ↑ Kean, Melissa (December 11, 2017). "Edgar Altenburg, 1888–1967". Rice History Corner. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ↑ "Dr. Edgar Altenburg, Biology, Rice Institute". Rice University Archives General Photo Files, "Altenburg, Edgar", Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. 1921. hdl:1911/88516.
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