A Quote by Karl von Frisch

I studied at a grammar school and later at the University of Vienna in the Faculty of Medicine.

Karl von Frisch

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Faculty Grammar Grammar School Later Medicine School Studied University Vienna

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Karl von Frisch
Austrian - Scientist
November 20, 1886 - June 12, 1982

After the first exams, I switched to the Faculty of Philosophy and studied Zoology in Munich and Vienna.

Karl von Frisch

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