1856 in science

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The year 1856 in science and technology involved some significant events, listed below.

Contents

1 Astronomy
2 Biology
3 Awards
4 Births
5 Deaths

Astronomy

NGC 6539 is discovered by Theodor Brorsen.

Biology

Gregor Mendel starts his research on genetics

Awards

Copley Medal: Henri Milne-Edwards
Wollaston Medal for Geology: William Edmond Logan

Births

May 6 - Robert Peary (d. 1920), American polar explorer.
July 10 - Nikola Tesla (d. 1943), inventor.

Deaths

July 9 - Amedeo Avogadro (b. 1776), chemist.
August 24 - William Buckland (b. 1784), geologist and paleontologist.
Francis Beaufort (b. 1774), hydrographer.

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