Agustín Stahl

Dr. Agustín Stahl (January 21, 1842 –  July 12, 1917), born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico was the first renowned Puerto Rican scientist.Stahl studied at the universities of Wartburg (Eisenach) and Prague (presently known as Charles University in Prague), graduating from the latter with the title of Doctor of Medicine in 1864. After graduation Stahl returned to Puerto Rico where he established his medical practice in the city of Bayamón. Outside work, Stahl's love of nature lead him to conduct investigations and experiments in the fields of ethnology, botany, and zoology. He also had a love of history and historical investigation.
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