Willi Hennig books in order
German biologist
- Lived
- 1913–1976
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 2
Willi Hennig published 2 books, beginning with Phylogenetic Systematics (1966).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Willi Hennig
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Phylogenetic Systematics
Willi Hennig's most-read book.
Other books in order
Phylogenetic Systematics (1966)
The Diptera Fauna of New Zealand as a Problem in Systematics and Zoogeography (1966)
About Willi Hennig
Emil Hans Willi Hennig was a German biologist and zoologist who is considered the founder of phylogenetic systematics, otherwise known as cladistics. In 1945 as a prisoner of war, Hennig began work on his theory of cladistics, which he published in German in 1950, with a substantially revised English translation published in 1966. With his works on evolution and systematics he revolutionised the view of the natural order of beings. As a taxonomist, he specialised in dipterans.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Willi Hennig FAQ
- How many books has Willi Hennig written?
- Willi Hennig published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Willi Hennig's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Phylogenetic Systematics.
- What is Willi Hennig's last book?
- The Diptera Fauna of New Zealand as a Problem in Systematics and Zoogeography (1966).
- What is Willi Hennig's most famous book?
- Phylogenetic Systematics (1966) is Willi Hennig's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.