Erich von Tschermak

He received his doctorate from the University of Halle, Germany, in 1896. Tschermak accepted a teaching position at the University of Agricultural Sciences Vienna in 1901, and became professor there five years later, in 1900. Von Tschermak is one of four men—see also Hugo de Vries, Carl Correns and William Jasper Spillman—who independently rediscovered Gregor Mendel's work on genetics. Von Tschermak published his findings in June, 1900. His works in genetics were largely influenced by his brother Armin von Tschermak-Seysenegg.

Decorations and awards

• Member Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture (1912)
• Honorary doctorate from the University of Vienna (1950)
• Member Royal Swedish Academy of Physiography (1951)
• Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna (1951)
• Austrian Decoration for Science and Art