Adolf Kußmaul

German surgeon (1822–1902)
Person human Q63005
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Adolf Kußmaul

Summary

Adolf Kußmaul is a human[1]. Born in Graben-Neudorf[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1822[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on May 28, 1902[5]. He worked as a physician writer[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and surgeon[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Kußmaul's place of birth was Graben-Neudorf[2].
  • Adolf Kußmaul passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Adolf Kußmaul was born on February 22, 1822[3].
  • Adolf Kußmaul died on May 28, 1902[5].
  • Adolf Kußmaul is buried at Bergfriedhof[11].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's father was Philipp Jakob Kußmaul[12].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's mother was Q138051369[13].
  • Among Adolf Kußmaul's spouses was Q138051662[14].
  • A child of Adolf Kußmaul was Q138051668[15].
  • Adolf Kußmaul held citizenship in German Empire[16].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's professions included physician writer[6].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's professions included internist[7].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Adolf Kußmaul worked as a surgeon[9].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's field of work was neurology[17].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's field of work was endoscopy[18].
  • Adolf Kußmaul was employed by Heidelberg University[19].
  • Among Adolf Kußmaul's employers was Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[21].
  • A notable student of Adolf Kußmaul was Max Hofmeier[22].
  • Adolf Kußmaul received the Cothenius Medal[23].
  • Adolf Kußmaul is recorded as male[24].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's Commons category is recorded as Adolf Kußmaul[26].
  • Adolf Kußmaul's family name is recorded as Kussmaul[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Kußmaul's place of birth was Graben-Neudorf[2]. He was born on February 22, 1822[3]. His father was Philipp Jakob Kußmaul[12]. His mother was Q138051369[13].

Education

Adolf Kußmaul's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician writer[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and surgeon[9]. Fields of work include neurology[17], a medical specialty[28] and endoscopy[18], a medical test type[29]. Employers include Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1386[32], headquartered in Heidelberg[33] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20], a public research university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1742[36], headquartered in Erlangen[37]. A notable student of Adolf Kußmaul was Max Hofmeier[22].

Recognition

Adolf Kußmaul received the Cothenius Medal[23].

Personal Life

Among Adolf Kußmaul's spouses was Q138051662[14]. A child of him was Q138051668[15].

Death and Burial

Adolf Kußmaul died on May 28, 1902[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolf Kußmaul include Kussmaul breathing[38], a clinical sign[39].

Why It Matters

Adolf Kußmaul ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

He is credited with the discovery of Kussmaul's sign[42], a clinical sign[43]. Entities named for him include Kussmaul breathing[38], a clinical sign[39].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Kußmaul born?

Born in Graben-Neudorf[2], Adolf Kußmaul…

Where did Adolf Kußmaul die?

Adolf Kußmaul passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Adolf Kußmaul's parents?

Adolf Kußmaul's father was Philipp Jakob Kußmaul[12]. Adolf Kußmaul's mother was Q138051369[13].

Who was Adolf Kußmaul married to?

Adolf Kußmaul's spouses include Q138051662[14].

What did Adolf Kußmaul do for work?

Adolf Kußmaul worked as physician writer[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and surgeon[9].

Where did Adolf Kußmaul go to school?

Adolf Kußmaul was educated at Heidelberg University[21].

What awards did Adolf Kußmaul receive?

Honors received include Cothenius Medal[23].

What did Adolf Kußmaul discover?

Adolf Kußmaul is credited as discoverer of Kussmaul's sign[42].

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  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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