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Johannes Peter Müller
Physiologist

Johannes Peter Müller

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Systematising physiology and advancing the study of sensation.

Physiology of vision · Reflex research

Born
14 July 1801
Birthplace
Koblenz
Died
28 April 1858

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Johannes Peter Müller

Johannes Peter Müller was a German physiologist and comparative anatomist whose teaching connected anatomical observation with experimental research.

Early life

Medical studies

Entered Bonn in 1819, qualified in 1822 and continued studying in Berlin.

Career

  1. 1824

    Bonn teaching

    Began teaching physiology and comparative anatomy.

  2. 1830

    Professorship

    Became a full professor at Bonn.

  3. 1833

    Berlin

    Took the chair of anatomy and physiology.

Contributions

Physiology of vision

Published a comparative study of sight.

Reflex research

Investigated reflex action and sensory processes.

Beyond research

Early interests

Studied classical languages and translated Aristotle before choosing medicine.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Artistic portrait; G. Berger (lithography). Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.