Gregor Mendel

July 20, 1822 – January 6, 1884

Geneticist & Friar

An Augustinian friar who became the Father of Genetics

Biography

Augustinian friar and scientist who discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance through his work with pea plants. Known as the 'Father of Genetics.'

Faith & Testimony

An Augustinian friar who served as abbot of his monastery, Mendel's scientific work was conducted within the context of his religious life. He saw no contradiction between his faith and his scientific research.

Sources

Gregor Mendel — Wikipedia — Biography of the Augustinian friar who founded genetics
Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas — Nature Education — Overview of Mendel's work as an Augustinian friar at Brno Abbey, where his monastic life provided the garden, time, and intellectual framework for his groundbreaking genetics research
Gregor Mendel: The First Geneticist — Vitězslav Orel — Biography covering Mendel's life as an Augustinian monk, his faith, and how his religious vocation enabled his scientific discoveries