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Adolf Portmann

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1897–1982 · Swiss zoologist (1897-1982)

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Biography Adolf Portmann (1897–1982) — Swiss zoologist (1897-1982). Adolf Portmann worked as painter, pedagogue, draftsperson, university teacher, researcher and zoologist and is associated with Switzerland. Their documented life spans the years 1897 to 1982, born in Basel, died in Binningen. Disciplines painter, pedagogue, draftsperson, university…

Biography

Adolf Portmann (1897–1982) — Swiss zoologist (1897-1982).

Adolf Portmann worked as painter, pedagogue, draftsperson, university teacher, researcher and zoologist and is associated with Switzerland. Their documented life spans the years 1897 to 1982, born in Basel, died in Binningen.

Disciplines painter, pedagogue, draftsperson, university teacher, researcher, zoologist
Born 1897, Basel
Died 1982, Binningen
Nationality Switzerland

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