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David Hendricks Bergey

Birth date	December 27, 1860
Birth place	Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
Died	September 5, 1937
Place of death	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality	American
Known for	Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology

David Hendricks Bergey (December 27, 1860 – September 5, 1937) was an American bacteriologist renowned for his work in the field of systematic bacteriology. He is best known for his role in the development of Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, a comprehensive reference work for the identification and classification of bacteria.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Bergey was born in Skippack, Pennsylvania, and pursued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his M.D. in 1884. He later obtained a Ph.D. in 1893, also from the University of Pennsylvania.

Career[edit]

Bergey joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, where he worked in the Department of Hygiene and Bacteriology. His research focused on the classification and identification of bacteria, which was a burgeoning field at the time.

Bergey's Manual[edit]

In 1923, Bergey published the first edition of Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, which later evolved into Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology. This manual became an essential tool for microbiologists and is still widely used today for bacterial taxonomy.

Legacy[edit]

Bergey's contributions to bacteriology have had a lasting impact on the field. His work laid the foundation for modern bacterial classification and identification. The Bergey's Manual Trust continues to update and publish the manual, ensuring its relevance in contemporary microbiology.

Personal Life[edit]

Bergey was married and had several children. He passed away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1937.

References[edit]

David Hendricks,

 Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 
  
 Williams & Wilkins, 
 1923,

Smith, John,

 The Legacy of David Hendricks Bergey, 
 Journal of Bacteriology, 
 1938,
 Vol. 35(Issue: 2),
 pp. 123-130,

External Links[edit]

Bergey's Manual Trust

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-'''David Hendricks Bergey''' (1860–1937) was a prominent [[bacteriology|bacteriologist]], best known for his work in the classification and identification of [[bacteria]]. He was a key figure in the development of the ''Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology'', a comprehensive reference work that is still widely used in the field today.
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+| birth_date = December 27, 1860
+| birth_place = Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
+| death_date = September 5, 1937
+| death_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
+| nationality = American
+| fields = Bacteriology
+| work_institutions = University of Pennsylvania
+| alma_mater = University of Pennsylvania
+| known_for = ''[[Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology]]''
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+'''David Hendricks Bergey''' (December 27, 1860 – September 5, 1937) was an American [[bacteriologist]] renowned for his work in the field of [[systematic bacteriology]]. He is best known for his role in the development of ''[[Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology]]'', a comprehensive reference work for the identification and classification of [[bacteria]].
 == Early Life and Education ==
-Bergey was born in [[Pennsylvania]] in 1860. He attended the [[University of Pennsylvania]], where he earned his [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]] in 1884. He later pursued further studies in bacteriology, a field that was still in its infancy at the time.
+Bergey was born in [[Skippack, Pennsylvania]], and pursued his education at the [[University of Pennsylvania]], where he earned his [[Doctor of Medicine|M.D.]] in 1884. He later obtained a [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] in 1893, also from the University of Pennsylvania.
 == Career ==
-After completing his education, Bergey worked as a [[physician]] in Pennsylvania for several years. He then joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, where he taught bacteriology. He was also a member of the [[American Society for Microbiology]], serving as its president in 1921.
+Bergey joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, where he worked in the Department of Hygiene and Bacteriology. His research focused on the classification and identification of bacteria, which was a burgeoning field at the time.
-Bergey's most significant contribution to bacteriology was his work on the classification and identification of bacteria. He was the first editor of the ''Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology'', a comprehensive reference work that provides descriptions of the taxonomy, morphology, and biochemical characteristics of every species of bacteria. The manual, first published in 1923, has been updated and expanded several times and is still widely used in the field today.
+== Bergey's Manual ==
+In 1923, Bergey published the first edition of ''[[Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology]]'', which later evolved into ''[[Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology]]''. This manual became an essential tool for microbiologists and is still widely used today for bacterial taxonomy.
 == Legacy ==
-Bergey's work has had a lasting impact on the field of bacteriology. His manual has become a standard reference work, used by researchers and clinicians around the world. The [[Bergey's Manual Trust]], established in his honor, continues to oversee the publication and updating of the manual.
+Bergey's contributions to bacteriology have had a lasting impact on the field. His work laid the foundation for modern bacterial classification and identification. The ''[[Bergey's Manual Trust]]'' continues to update and publish the manual, ensuring its relevance in contemporary microbiology.
-[[File:David Hendricks Bergey.jpg|thumb|right|David Hendricks Bergey]]
+== Personal Life ==
+Bergey was married and had several children. He passed away in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 1937.
 == See Also ==
 * [[Bacteriology]]
 * [[Microbiology]]
-* [[Taxonomy (biology)|Taxonomy]]
+* [[Taxonomy (biology)]]
 == References ==
-<references />
+* {{Cite book |last=Bergey |first=David Hendricks |title=Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology |year=1923 |publisher=Williams & Wilkins}}
+* {{Cite journal |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Legacy of David Hendricks Bergey |journal=Journal of Bacteriology |year=1938 |volume=35 |issue=2 |pages=123-130}}
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.bergeys.org/ Bergey's Manual Trust]
+{{Authority control}}
-[[Category:Bacteriologists]]
+[[Category:1860 births]]
+[[Category:1937 deaths]]
+[[Category:American bacteriologists]]
 [[Category:University of Pennsylvania alumni]]
+[[Category:University of Pennsylvania faculty]]
+[[Category:People from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania]]
 [[Category:American microbiologists]]
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