Historical Events on November 2
Death of Engelbert Kaempfer (1716)
On November 2, 1716, German naturalist and physician Engelbert Kaempfer passed away. He is well-known for his work “Amoenitatum Exoticarum,” which documents his travels and includes the first comprehensive descriptions of Japanese plants.
Birth of John Light Atlee (1799)
On this day in 1799, American physician and surgeon John Light Atlee was born. Atlee played a significant role in the establishment of the American Medical Association and held the position of its president.
Death of Albert von Kölliker (1905)
Swiss anatomist, physiologist, and histologist Albert von Kölliker died on November 2, 1905. His research encompassed various aspects of vertebrates and embryonic development, and he made notable contributions to the understanding of muscles, identifying that smooth muscles consist of distinct units of nucleated muscle cells.