Early Life
Gregor Mendel, was born Johann Mendel. He was birthed into this world on July 22, 1822 in Heinzendorf, Austria. Mendel has a family past in farming and agriculture. His ancestors were actually farmers. His father was a peasant one. Gregor grew up in rural settings until the age 11. At this age a local schoolmaster, who noticed Mendel's intelligence, recommended him to further his education in a secondary school in Troppau. Since his father was a peasant farmer the move put a strain on the family financially. This was a difficult experience for Mendel, but that didn't stop him from excelling in his studies, and graduating in 1840, with honors. Throughout Gregor's life he has always loved nature in general.