About
Baltic German biologist who was one of the pioneers of biosemiotics, or the interpretation of signs and codes. He anticipating many of the ideas of computer science and robotics some 25 years before they were invented.
Before Fame
He was a professor at the University of Hamburg.
Trivia
He studied muscular physiology, animal behaviour, and the cybernetics of life during his long, varied career.
Family Life
His son Thure von Uexkull was also a biologist.
Associated With
He worked in scientific fields during the same period as French chemist, Louis Pasteur.
