
Jacob Bigelow
About
American botanist, physician, and educational reformer (1787-1879)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Jacob Bigelow
- Born
- 1787-02-27
- Died
- 1879-01-10
- Occupation
- botanist / poet / university teacher / physician / herpetologist / translator
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Watertown
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMary Scollay
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Received |
Education
- Harvard CollegeUntil 1806
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaUntil 1810Doctor of Medicine
- Harvard Medical School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q1236142 ↗
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