Johann Goercke

Prussian army surgeon and author (1750-1822)
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Johann Goercke

Summary

Johann Goercke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sorkwity[2]. He was born on May 3, 1750[3]. He passed away in Sanssouci Palace[4]. He died on June 30, 1822[5]. He worked as a surgeon[6], university teacher[7], military physician[8], and psychiatrist[9].

Key Facts

  • Johann Goercke's place of birth was Sorkwity[2].
  • Johann Goercke died in Sanssouci Palace[4].
  • Johann Goercke was born on May 3, 1750[3].
  • Johann Goercke was born on 1750[10].
  • Johann Goercke died on June 30, 1822[5].
  • Johann Goercke died on 1822[11].
  • Burial took place at Bornstedt Cemetery[12].
  • Johann Goercke held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Johann Goercke's professions included surgeon[6].
  • Johann Goercke's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Johann Goercke worked as a military physician[8].
  • Johann Goercke worked as a psychiatrist[9].
  • Johann Goercke's field of work was surgery[14].
  • Johann Goercke's field of work was military medicine[15].
  • Among Johann Goercke's employers was University of Berlin[16].
  • Among Johann Goercke's employers was Invalidenhaus Berlin[17].
  • Johann Goercke was educated at University of Königsberg[18].
  • Johann Goercke's education included a stint at Collegium medicum[19].
  • A notable student of Johann Goercke was Johann Karl Horlacher[20].
  • Johann Goercke received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[21].
  • Johann Goercke received the Iron Cross[22].
  • Johann Goercke received the honorary doctorate[23].
  • Johann Goercke was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[24].
  • Johann Goercke was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Johann Goercke was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Surgery[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Johann Goercke was born in Sorkwity[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 3, 1750[3] and 1750[10].

Education

Educated at University of Königsberg[18], a university[27], in Kingdom of Prussia[28], founded in 1544[29] and Collegium medicum[19], an organization[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1740[32]. Johann Goercke earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[6], university teacher[7], military physician[8], and psychiatrist[9]. Fields of work include surgery[14], a medical specialty[34] and military medicine[15], a medical specialty[35]. Employers include University of Berlin[16], a university[36], in Kingdom of Prussia[37], founded in 1809[38] and Invalidenhaus Berlin[17], a foundation[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1748[41]. A notable student of Johann Goercke was Johann Karl Horlacher[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[21], a grade of an order[42], in Prussia[43]; Iron Cross[22], an order[44], in Kingdom of Prussia[45], founded in 1813[46]; and honorary doctorate[23], a title of honor[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 30, 1822[5] and 1822[11]. Johann Goercke died in Sanssouci Palace[4]. Burial took place at Bornstedt Cemetery[12].

FAQs

Where was Johann Goercke born?

Born in Sorkwity[2], Johann Goercke…

Where did Johann Goercke die?

Johann Goercke died in Sanssouci Palace[4].

What did Johann Goercke do for work?

Johann Goercke worked as surgeon[6], university teacher[7], military physician[8], and psychiatrist[9].

Where did Johann Goercke go to school?

Johann Goercke was educated at University of Königsberg[18] and Collegium medicum[19].

What awards did Johann Goercke receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[21], Iron Cross[22], and honorary doctorate[23].

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  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [33] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 9th volume. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 9th volume. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [20] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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