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1856 in science
The year 1856 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1855 in science, other events of 1856, 1857 in science and the list of years in science.
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Biology
- Gregor Mendel starts his research on genetics
Awards
- Copley Medal: Henri Milne-Edwards
- Wollaston Medal for Geology: William Edmond Logan
Births
- May 6 - Robert Peary, American polar explorer (died 1920)
- July 10 - Nikola Tesla, inventor (died 1943)
Deaths
- July 9 - Amedeo Avogadro, chemist (born 1776)
- August 24 - William Buckland, geologist and paleontologist (born 1784)
- Francis Beaufort, hydrographer (born 1774)
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