Birthdate: April 26, 1895
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chișinău, Moldova
Died: August 13, 1999
Nathaniel Kleitman was an influential American physiologist and sleep researcher recognized as the father of modern sleep research. He served as Professor Emeritus in Physiology at the University of Chicago. Kleitman’s notable contributions include his essential work “Sleep and Wakefulness” published in 1939, considered a fundamental text in the field. He conducted pioneering research on sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and the consequences of sleep deprivation, greatly influencing the understanding of sleep physiology and its implications for human health.
See more:
