Gunther von Hagens
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Summary
Gunther von Hagens is a human[1]. He was born in Skalmierzyce, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2]. He was born on January 10, 1945[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on July 24, 2026[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6], sculptor[7], inventor[8], university teacher[9], and television personality[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,346 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Skalmierzyce, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2].
- Gunther von Hagens died in Heidelberg[4].
- Gunther von Hagens was born on January 10, 1945[3].
- Gunther von Hagens died on July 24, 2026[5].
- Gunther von Hagens was married to Angelina Whalley[12].
- Gunther von Hagens held citizenship in Germany[13].
- Gunther von Hagens held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
- Gunther von Hagens's professions included anatomist[6].
- Gunther von Hagens's professions included sculptor[7].
- Gunther von Hagens worked as an inventor[8].
- Gunther von Hagens's professions included university teacher[9].
- Gunther von Hagens's professions included television personality[10].
- Among Gunther von Hagens's employers was New York University[15].
- Gunther von Hagens was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
- A notable work attributed to Gunther von Hagens is Body Worlds[17].
- Gunther von Hagens's religion is recorded as atheism[18].
- Gunther von Hagens was influenced by Nicolaes Tulp[19].
- Gunther von Hagens is recorded as male[20].
- Gunther von Hagens's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Gunther von Hagens's Commons category is recorded as Gunther von Hagens[22].
- The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[23].
- Gunther von Hagens's family name is recorded as Hagens[24].
- Gunther von Hagens's given name is recorded as Gunther[25].
- Gunther von Hagens's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[26].
- Gunther von Hagens's medical condition is recorded as Parkinson's disease[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Skalmierzyce, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2], Gunther von Hagens… he was born on January 10, 1945[3].
Education
Gunther von Hagens's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anatomist[6], sculptor[7], inventor[8], university teacher[9], and television personality[10]. Gunther von Hagens was employed by New York University[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Gunther von Hagens is Body Worlds[17].
Personal Life
Gunther von Hagens was married to Angelina Whalley[12]. His religion is recorded as atheism[18].
Death and Burial
Gunther von Hagens died on July 24, 2026[5]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[23].
Why It Matters
Gunther von Hagens ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,346 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He is credited with the discovery of plastination[30].
FAQs
Where was Gunther von Hagens born?
Gunther von Hagens's place of birth was Skalmierzyce, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2].
Where did Gunther von Hagens die?
Gunther von Hagens passed away in Heidelberg[4].
Who was Gunther von Hagens married to?
Gunther von Hagens's spouses include Angelina Whalley[12].
What did Gunther von Hagens do for work?
Gunther von Hagens worked as anatomist[6], sculptor[7], inventor[8], university teacher[9], and television personality[10].
Where did Gunther von Hagens go to school?
Gunther von Hagens was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
What did Gunther von Hagens discover?
Gunther von Hagens is credited as discoverer of plastination[30].