Matthias Jakob Schleiden

Matthias Jakob Schleiden (German: [maˈtiːas ˈjaːkɔp ˈʃlaɪdn̩]; 5 April 1804 – 23 June 1881) was a German botanist and co-founder of cell theory, along with Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow. He published some poems and non-scientific work under the pseudonym Ernst.

Matthias Jakob Schleiden
Matthias Jakob
Born(1804-04-05)5 April 1804
Died23 June 1881(1881-06-23) (aged 77)
NationalityGerman
Alma materHeidelberg
Known forCell theory
Coining the term 'cytoblast'
Scientific career
InstitutionsUniversity of Jena, University of Dorpat
Author abbrev. (botany)Schleid.
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