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who is the father of biology?
Many consider Aristotle to be the Father of Biology. Aristotle was a great Greek philosopher of the third century BC. Alexander the great supported Aristotle’s work and sent Aristotle plant and animal samples from the entire Mediterranean region from the armies that were exploring and conquering. Aristotle founded the Lyceum School, where he orchestrated many exotic gardens and allowed his students the opportunity to observe and study in these gardens. From these gardens and from the myriad samples from abroad, Aristotle created records of observations that many consider the first rigorous study of life.

But yet, Aristotle was greatly influenced by his father Nicomachus, who was a doctor. His father is believed to be have been physician to one of the Grecian rulers of the time, and these high social connections allowed Aristotle access to an excellent education and gave him time to ponder the world around him. This upbringing certainly shaped the future of this great scholar.


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