Notable Birthdays on November 25
Julius von Mayer (1814)
On November 25, 1814, German physician and physicist Julius von Mayer was born. He is recognized as one of the key pioneers in the field of thermodynamics, which examines the relationship between heat, temperature, energy, and work.
Nikolai Vavilov (1887)
Russian botanist and geneticist Nikolai Vavilov was born on this day in 1887. Vavilov is renowned for his research in enhancing wheat, corn, and various other cereal crops that are essential for sustaining the global population.
Lewis Thomas (1913)
American physician, poet, and etymologist Lewis Thomas was born on November 25, 1913. His autobiography, “The Youngest Science: Notes of a Medicine Watcher,” provides insights into the evolution of medicine over the past century.