Ferdinand Sauerbruch

German surgeon (1875-1951)
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Ferdinand Sauerbruch

Summary

Ferdinand Sauerbruch is a human[1]. He was born in Barmen[2]. He was born on July 3, 1875[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on July 2, 1951[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (220 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch's place of birth was Barmen[2].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch was born on July 3, 1875[3].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch died on July 2, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Wannsee, Lindenstraße[9].
  • Among Ferdinand Sauerbruch's spouses was Margot Sauerbruch[10].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch worked as a surgeon[6].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch's field of work was surgery[12].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch's field of work was thoracic surgery[13].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch held the position of Geheimrat[14].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].
  • Among Ferdinand Sauerbruch's employers was University of Zurich[16].
  • Among Ferdinand Sauerbruch's employers was University of Marburg[17].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch was employed by University of Greifswald[18].
  • Among Ferdinand Sauerbruch's employers was Charité[19].
  • Among Ferdinand Sauerbruch's employers was Istanbul University[20].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch's education included a stint at University of Marburg[21].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch's education included a stint at Leipzig University[22].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch was educated at University of Greifswald[23].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch's doctoral advisor was Jan Mikulicz-Radecki[24].
  • A notable student of Ferdinand Sauerbruch was Wilhelm Jehn[25].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch received the honorary member of the German Society of Surgery[26].
  • Ferdinand Sauerbruch was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ferdinand Sauerbruch's place of birth was Barmen[2]. He was born on July 3, 1875[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31]; Leipzig University[22], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; and University of Greifswald[23], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1456[38]. Ferdinand Sauerbruch's doctoral advisor was Jan Mikulicz-Radecki[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include surgery[12], a medical specialty[39] and thoracic surgery[13], a medical specialty[40]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15], a public research university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1472[43], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[44]; University of Zurich[16], a university[45], in Switzerland[46], founded in 1833[47], headquartered in Zurich[48]; University of Marburg[17], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1527[51], headquartered in Marburg[52]; University of Greifswald[18], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1456[55]; Charité[19], a university hospital[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1710[58], headquartered in Berlin[59]; and Istanbul University[20], a public university[60], in Turkey[61], founded in 1453[62], headquartered in Istanbul[63]. Ferdinand Sauerbruch held the position of Geheimrat[14]. A notable student of him was Wilhelm Jehn[25].

Recognition

Ferdinand Sauerbruch received the honorary member of the German Society of Surgery[26].

Personal Life

Ferdinand Sauerbruch was married to Margot Sauerbruch[10].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Sauerbruch died on July 2, 1951[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Wannsee, Lindenstraße[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Sauerbruch ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (220 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

He has been cited as an influence by Rudolph Nissen[66], a physician[67], 1896–1981[68], of Germany[69], awarded the Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association[70].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Sauerbruch born?

Ferdinand Sauerbruch's place of birth was Barmen[2].

Where did Ferdinand Sauerbruch die?

Ferdinand Sauerbruch died in Berlin[4].

Who was Ferdinand Sauerbruch married to?

Ferdinand Sauerbruch's spouses include Margot Sauerbruch[10].

What did Ferdinand Sauerbruch do for work?

Ferdinand Sauerbruch worked as surgeon[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ferdinand Sauerbruch go to school?

Ferdinand Sauerbruch was educated at University of Marburg[21], Leipzig University[22], and University of Greifswald[23].

What awards did Ferdinand Sauerbruch receive?

Honors received include honorary member of the German Society of Surgery[26].

Who did Ferdinand Sauerbruch influence?

Ferdinand Sauerbruch has been cited as an influence by Rudolph Nissen[66].

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