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Portrait of Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher
andlt; strongandgt; R.A. Fisher.andlt; /strongandgt; Portrait of the Englishstatistician and geneticist, Sir Ronald AylmerFisher (1890- 1962). Fisher graduated inmathematics and physics at Cambridge University in1912. He was appointed statistician at RothamstedExperimental Station, in charge of 66 years ofdata on agricultural field trials. Fisher scontributions to statistics include methods ofexperimental design, work on human inheritance, and the genetics of the rhesus blood factor. Inandlt; emandgt; The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection, andlt; /emandgt; he showed that Mendels genetic laws and Darwin stheory of natural selection are in full accord.Fisher became professor of genetics at Cambridgein 1943, and was knighted in 1952
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This print showcases the esteemed Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher, a prominent English statistician and geneticist. Born in 1890 and passing away in 1962, Fisher's remarkable contributions to the field of statistics are truly commendable. Graduating from Cambridge University with degrees in mathematics and physics in 1912, he embarked on an illustrious career. Fisher's expertise led him to be appointed as a statistician at Rothamsted Experimental Station, where he meticulously analyzed an extensive dataset spanning over six decades of agricultural field trials. His groundbreaking work encompassed various domains such as experimental design methods, human inheritance studies, and investigations into the genetics of the rhesus blood factor. In his seminal publication "The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection". Fisher astoundingly demonstrated that Mendel's genetic laws harmoniously align with Darwin's theory of natural selection. This profound revelation solidified his reputation as a trailblazer within both genetics and statistics. Recognizing his immense contributions to academia, Fisher was bestowed with the prestigious title of professor of genetics at Cambridge University in 1943. In further recognition for his exceptional achievements, he was knighted in 1952. This extraordinary portrait captures Sir Ronald Aylmer Fisher's intellectual prowess and unwavering dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. It serves as a timeless testament to his enduring legacy within the realms of genetics and statistical analysis.
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