Who was the first to attempt a cloning in the 1800's?

The first attempts at cloning in the 1800s are often attributed to German botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Gottfried von Pagenstecher and his work with plant propagation. However, it was in the late 19th century that scientists began experimenting more systematically with cloning in animals, notably through the work of pioneers like August Weismann, who studied the development of embryos. These early efforts laid the groundwork for later advancements in cloning techniques.