Heinrich Rudolf Schinz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heinrich Rudolf Schinz
Born	30 March 1777 Zürich, Switzerland
Died	8 March 1861(1861-03-08) (aged 83) Zürich, Switzerland
Nationality	Swiss
Alma mater	University of Würzburg and University of Jena
Scientific career
Fields	Zoology
Institutions	University of Zurich

Heinrich Rudolf Schinz was a Swiss doctor and naturalist. He was born on March 30, 1777, and passed away on March 8, 1861. Schinz was very important in the field of zoology, which is the study of animals. He wrote many books about different kinds of animals.

About Heinrich Rudolf Schinz

Heinrich Rudolf Schinz was born in Zürich, Switzerland. He studied medicine at universities in Würzburg and Jena. In 1798, he earned his doctorate degree. After finishing his studies, he returned to Zürich to work as a doctor.

In 1804, Schinz started teaching. He taught about how living things work (called physiology) and natural history at a medical school in Zürich. Later, from 1833 to 1855, he became a professor of zoology at the University of Zurich. This means he taught students all about animals.

His Important Books About Animals

Schinz was also in charge of the natural history society in Zürich. He wrote many important books about animals. Here are some of his famous works:

• Das Thierreich eingetheilt nach dem Bau der Thiere als Grundlage (1821–25): This was his own version of a famous book by Georges Cuvier. Schinz added many new details to it.
• Naturschichte und Abbildungen der Fische (1836): This book was all about fish. It included many pictures.
• Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Reptilien (1833–1835): This book focused on reptiles, like snakes and lizards. It also had many detailed pictures.
• Europäsche Fauna (1840): This book described the animals found in Europe.

Gallery

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  Bufo species from "Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen Der Reptilien"
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  Greek tortoise from "Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen Der Reptilien"
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  Nile crocodile from "Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen Der Reptilien"
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  Gavial from "Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen Der Reptilien"

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