Emil Heitz

Emil Heitz (born 19 October 1892 in Strasbourg, then part of the German Empire - died 8 July 1965 in Lugano, Switzerland) was a German-Swiss botanist and geneticist.[1]

In November 1933 Heitz signed the Loyalty Oath of German Professors to Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist State.

In 1955, Heitz was the first winner of the Schleiden Medal.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Historical Dictionary of Switzerland - Heitz, Emil". Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Academy of Sciences Leopoldina - Schleiden Medal - Laureate". Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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