Theodor Schwann – Founder of Cell Theory: Early Life and Education:Theodor Schwann was born on December 7, 1810, in Neuss, Prussia (now Germany). He came from a family with a strong Catholic background, and his father was a goldsmith. Schwann’s early education took place in a Jesuit school, where he developed an interest in science.… Continue reading Biography of Famous Biologists Theodor Schwann