John Bachman
John Bachman (/ˈbækmən/ BAK-mən; February 4, 1790 – February 24, 1874) was an American Lutheran minister, social activist and naturalist who collaborated with John James Audubon to produce Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America and whose writings, particularly Unity of the Human Race, were influential in the development of the theory of evolution. He was married to the painter Maria Martin. Several species of animals are named in his honor.
The Reverend John Bachman | |
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| Born | February 4, 1790 New York |
| Died | February 24, 1874 (aged 84) |
| Spouse | Maria Martin Bachman |
| Church | Pennsylvania Ministerium Lutheran Synod of South Carolina |
Congregations served | St. John's Lutheran Church in Charleston, South Carolina |
| Title | Ordained pastor |
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