Jean Georges Baer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Swiss parasitologist (1902-1975)
Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1902
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 21-Feb-1975
Profession: scientist
Nationality: Switzerland
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Jean Georges Baer
- Jean-Georges Baer (February 12, 1902 – February 21, 1975) was a Swiss parasitologist and environmentalist. Born in England, he studied in Neuchâtel, Geneva, and in Paris, where he worked with Charles Joyeux.
- His book "Ecology of animal parasites" (1951) is considered a classic in the field.
- Baer published more than 250 articles, among them fundamental work on Temnocephalida (a kind of flatworm parasite) and on tapeworms.Baer was a member of several scientific societies, vice president of the International Union of Biological Societies, and from 1958 to 1963 president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Baer's wood mouse (Hylomyscus baeri) is named in his honour.
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