Birthdate: December 8, 1730
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Breda, Netherlands
Died: September 7, 1799
Jan Ingenhousz was a renowned scientist celebrated for his significant contributions to the understanding of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. He conducted pioneering experiments that highlighted the importance of light in photosynthesis and revealed the similarities between plant and animal cellular respiration. Ingenhousz also achieved acclaim for his successful smallpox inoculation of the Habsburg family and served as a trusted advisor and personal physician to the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa.
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