Ernst von Leyden

German physician (1832–1910)
Person human Q74655
Ernst von Leyden
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Ernst von Leyden

Summary

Ernst von Leyden is a human[1]. Born in Gdańsk[2], he… he was born on April 20, 1832[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on October 5, 1910[5]. He worked as a military physician[6], university teacher[7], neurologist[8], pathologist[9], and internist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernst von Leyden's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].
  • Ernst von Leyden died in Berlin[4].
  • Ernst von Leyden was born on April 20, 1832[3].
  • Ernst von Leyden died on October 5, 1910[5].
  • Ernst von Leyden held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Ernst von Leyden is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[13].
  • Ernst von Leyden's professions included military physician[6].
  • Ernst von Leyden's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ernst von Leyden's professions included neurologist[8].
  • Ernst von Leyden's professions included pathologist[9].
  • Ernst von Leyden worked as an internist[10].
  • Ernst von Leyden's professions included therapist[14].
  • Ernst von Leyden's field of work was pathology[15].
  • Ernst von Leyden's field of work was internal medicine[16].
  • Ernst von Leyden's field of work was neurology[17].
  • Ernst von Leyden was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Among Ernst von Leyden's employers was University of Strasbourg[19].
  • Ernst von Leyden was employed by Charité[20].
  • Ernst von Leyden's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • A notable student of Ernst von Leyden was Hermann Eichhorst[22].
  • Ernst von Leyden received the Cothenius Medal[23].
  • Ernst von Leyden was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[24].
  • Ernst von Leyden was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Ernst von Leyden was a member of Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[26].
  • Ernst von Leyden is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst von Leyden's place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. He was born on April 20, 1832[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[13].

Education

Ernst von Leyden's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21]. Studied under Ludwig Traube[28], a physician[29], 1818–1876[30], of Kingdom of Prussia[31], awarded the Honorary doctor of Leiden University[32], specialised in pathology[33] and Johann Lukas Schönlein[34], a botanist[35], 1793–1864[36], of Kingdom of Bavaria[37], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[6], university teacher[7], neurologist[8], pathologist[9], internist[10], and therapist[14]. Fields of work include pathology[15], a medical specialty[39]; internal medicine[16], a medical specialty[40]; and neurology[17], a medical specialty[41]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1809[44], headquartered in Berlin[45]; University of Strasbourg[19], a university in France[46], in France[47], founded in 1538[48], headquartered in Strasbourg[49]; and Charité[20], a university hospital[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1710[52], headquartered in Berlin[53]. A notable student of Ernst von Leyden was Hermann Eichhorst[22]. He supervised Shunichi Shimamura as a doctoral student[54].

Recognition

Ernst von Leyden received the Cothenius Medal[23].

Death and Burial

Ernst von Leyden died on October 5, 1910[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernst von Leyden include Charcot–Leyden crystals[55], a clinical sign[56].

Why It Matters

Ernst von Leyden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Charcot–Leyden crystals[55], a clinical sign[56].

FAQs

Where was Ernst von Leyden born?

Ernst von Leyden's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].

Where did Ernst von Leyden die?

Ernst von Leyden died in Berlin[4].

What did Ernst von Leyden do for work?

Ernst von Leyden worked as military physician[6], university teacher[7], neurologist[8], pathologist[9], and internist[10].

Where did Ernst von Leyden go to school?

Ernst von Leyden was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].

What awards did Ernst von Leyden receive?

Honors received include Cothenius Medal[23].

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