Francesco Redi was a renowned scientist. He was one of the first to gather data and experiments that disproved the spontaneous generation which was so widely popular in his life span. Redi was well educated as he received a Jesuit education, and then studied at the University of Pisa where he got a degree in medcine and philosphy. He became a doctor and was a court physician for Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. He was admitted into the Accademia della Crusca in 1655. He was appointed the administrator of the famous Accademia del Cimento, a group of the finest Italian scientists who upheld the scientific tradition of Galileo. Redi soon became known as one of the finest biologist in Europe. Redi was also a poet but is not well known for his work in poetry. His most famous poem would most likely be Bacco in Toscana. Redi died in his sleep on March 1st, 1697 at the age of 71. At his death he was an admirable individual. He was an renowned scientist who was one of the first to gather evidence disporving the spontaneous generation. Some of his work is still used by scientist today.