Friedrich Sigmund Merkel

Friedrich Sigmund Merkel was a leading German anatomist and histopathologist of the late 19th century. In 1875, he provided the first full description of Tastzellen which occur in the skin of all vertebrates. They were subsequently given the eponym "Merkel cells" in 1878 by Robert Bonnet (1851–1921).

5 April 1845

Born on the same birth date (5 April 1845): Jules Cambon

Born on the same birth day (5 April): Arie Selinger • Gregory Peck • Karin Roßley • Krista Allen • Levon Julfalakyan • Marcel Seip • Mitch Pileggi • Nikolaus zu Dohna-Schlodien

Born in the same month (April 1845): Carl Spitteler • Gustaf Cederström • Jules Cambon