Albrecht von Graefe

German ophthalmologist (1828–1870)
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Albrecht von Graefe was born on May 22, 1828, in Berlin[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He died on July 20, 1870, in Berlin[1][2][3][4][5][6][8] and was buried there. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia.

He worked as an ophthalmologist, university teacher, and surgeon. His work was influenced by Johannes Peter Müller.

Albrecht von Graefe

Summary

Albrecht von Graefe is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on May 22, 1828[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on July 20, 1870[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6], university teacher[7], and surgeon[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Albrecht von Graefe…
  • Albrecht von Graefe passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was born on May 22, 1828[3].
  • Albrecht von Graefe died on July 20, 1870[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin[10].
  • Albrecht von Graefe's father was Karl Ferdinand von Graefe[11].
  • A child of Albrecht von Graefe was Albrecht von Graefe[12].
  • Albrecht von Graefe held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Albrecht von Graefe's professions included ophthalmologist[6].
  • Albrecht von Graefe worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Albrecht von Graefe worked as a surgeon[8].
  • Albrecht von Graefe's field of work was ophthalmology[14].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was employed by Charité[15].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[16].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[17].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was a member of Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[20].
  • Albrecht von Graefe was influenced by Johannes Peter Müller[21].
  • Albrecht von Graefe is recorded as male[22].
  • Albrecht von Graefe's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Albrecht von Graefe's Commons category is recorded as Albrecht von Graefe (physician)[24].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[25].
  • Albrecht von Graefe earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[26].
  • Albrecht von Graefe's family name is recorded as von Graefe[27].

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Origins and Family

Albrecht von Graefe's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on May 22, 1828[3]. His father was Karl Ferdinand von Graefe[11].

Education

Albrecht von Graefe's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[26]. Studied under Johann Lukas Schönlein[28], a botanist[29], 1793–1864[30], of Kingdom of Bavaria[31], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32] and Johannes Peter Müller[33], a zoologist[34], 1801–1858[35], of Kingdom of Prussia[36], awarded the Copley Medal[37], specialised in biology[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6], university teacher[7], and surgeon[8]. Albrecht von Graefe's field of work was ophthalmology[14]. Employers include Charité[15], a university hospital[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1710[41], headquartered in Berlin[42] and Frederick William University Berlin[16], a university[43], in Prussia[44], founded in 1828[45].

Personal Life

A child of Albrecht von Graefe was he[12].

Death and Burial

Albrecht von Graefe died on July 20, 1870[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[25]. He is buried at Berlin[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albrecht von Graefe include Von Graefe's sign[46] and Graefe medal[47].

Why It Matters

Albrecht von Graefe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Von Graefe's sign[46] and Graefe medal[47].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jean Marie Charles Abadie[50].

FAQs

Where was Albrecht von Graefe born?

Born in Berlin[2], Albrecht von Graefe…

Where did Albrecht von Graefe die?

Albrecht von Graefe died in Berlin[4].

Who were Albrecht von Graefe's parents?

Albrecht von Graefe's father was Karl Ferdinand von Graefe[11].

What did Albrecht von Graefe do for work?

Albrecht von Graefe worked as ophthalmologist[6], university teacher[7], and surgeon[8].

Where did Albrecht von Graefe go to school?

Albrecht von Graefe was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[17].

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  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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