Rudolf Virchow
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1821 – 1902
Who was Rudolf Virchow?
Rudolph Carl Virchow was a German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist, writer, editor, and politician, known for his advancement of public health. He is known as "the father of modern pathology" because his work helped to discredit humorism, bringing more science to medicine. He is also considered one of the founders of social medicine.
In 1861, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. In 1892, he was awarded the Copley Medal. Among his most famous students was anthropologist Franz Boas, who became a professor at Columbia University.
The Society for Medical Anthropology gives an annual award in Virchow's name, the Rudolf Virchow Award.
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- Born
- Oct 13, 1821
Świdwin - Also known as
- Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow
- Rudolf Carl Virchow
- Dr. Rudolf Virchow
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Profession
- Education
- Prussian Military Academy
Chemistry
(1839 - 1843) - Medicine
- Prussian Military Academy
- Employment
- University of Würzburg
- Humboldt University of Berlin
- Died
- Sep 5, 1902
German Empire
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on July 23, 2013
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