The Life and Work of Albrecht von Haller
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1908 monument by H. Siegwart, outside Bern University Bern University. Photo: Hannes Saxer -
Haller's Versuch Schweizerischer Gedichte (Attempt at Swiss poems) 1748 Burgerbibliothek Bern -
Haller idealised the economy of the Alps in his poem Engraving by D. Herrliberger in the bilingual 1773 edition of Haller's poem "The Alps". Burgerbibliothek Bern. -
Idealised picture of love in Haller's poem "The Alps" Engraving by D. Herrliberger, from the 1773 bilingual edition. Burgerbibliothek Bern -
Astrantia, one of the flowers poetically but accurately described in Haller's "The Alps" swissinfo.ch swissinfo.ch -
Laserpitium halleri Crantz, discovered and illustrated by Haller Engraving of 1742 by C. F. Fritsch from drawing by C. J. Rollin, Burgerbibliothek Bern -
Cirsium spinosissimum (L.) Scop. (Alpine thistle) in Haller's book of Swiss flora Engraving of 1742 by C. F. Fritsch from drawing by C. J. Rollin, Burgerbibliothek Bern -
Göttingen, the botanical garden established by Haller Engraving of 1747 by G. D. Heumann, Burgerbibliothek Bern -
Elementa physiologiae corporis humani, 8 vols. 1757-1766 Haller's groundbreaking work on human physiology Institute for the History of Medicine, Bern University -
Arteries in the head Engraving by G. D. Heumann from drawing by C. J. Rollin. From Haller's Icones anatomicae, 8 parts 1743-1756. Institute for the History of Medicine, Bern University. -
Female Siamese twins, prepared by Haller Institute for the History of Medicine, Bern University. Photo: Oliver Menge -
Sainfoin, a fodder crop promoted by Haller swissinfo.ch swissinfo.ch -
Haller medal, which is still awarded to Bernese scientists for outstanding achievements Medal, engraved in 1754 by H. M. Mörikofer. Bern Historical Museum
Albrecht von Haller was a botanist, doctor, poet and statesman.
This content was published on May 30, 2008
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Numerous events are being held in Bern to commemorate the 300th anniversary of his birth.
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