Carl Vogt
German-Swiss scientist and politician (1817–1895)
Carl Vogt was born on July 5, 1817 in Giessen and died on May 5, 1895 in Plainpalais, aged 77. Recorded occupations: philosopher, zoologist, university teacher, geologist, physiologist and politician. Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Hesse and Switzerland. Positions held include Member of the Swiss Council of States, Member of the Swiss National Council and Member of the Frankfurt Parliament. Associated movements: freethought and scientific materialism. Fields of work: Darwinism, zoology, paleontology and philosophy. Member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Corps Palatia Gießen.
- Born
- July 5, 1817 · Giessen
- Died
- May 5, 1895 · Plainpalais
- Age at death
- 77
- Citizenship
- Grand Duchy of Hesse, Switzerland
- Occupations
- philosopher, zoologist, university teacher, geologist, physiologist, politician
- Positions held
- Member of the Swiss Council of States, Member of the Swiss National Council, Member of the Frankfurt Parliament
- Movements
- freethought, scientific materialism
- Wikipedia editions
- 22 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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