Which famous biologist was trained as a lawyer, but was so unhappy with the work that he even attempted suicide?

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Matthias Jakob Schleiden

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The correct option is B Matthias Jakob Schleiden
Schleiden was the son of a well-to-do municipal physician of Hamburg. He first studied law at the University of Hamburg from 1824 to 1827 and obtained a doctorate. He subsequently practiced law in Hamburg, but was unhappy with his career choice and choose to develop his hobby of botany into a full-time pursuit.
So, the correct option is B. ( Matthias Jakob Schleiden )

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