Rudolf Heidenhain

German physiologist and university professor (1834-1897)
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Rudolf Heidenhain was born on January 29, 1834, in Kwidzyn.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Reich.[6] He worked as a physiologist, university teacher, and physician.[6] His field was physiology.[7]

His father was Heinrich Jakob Heidenhain.[6] He was educated at the University of Königsberg, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Frederick William University Berlin, and 17 Słowiańska Street in Kwidzyn.[6] He was employed by Frederick William University Berlin (?–1857), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (1857–1859), and the University of Wrocław (1859–1897).[6]

He received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class, the Cothenius Medal, the Baly Medal, and was a Foreign Member of the Royal Society.[8] He was a member of the Royal Society, the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and the Silesian Society for the Culture of the Fatherland.[9] He died on October 13, 1897, in Wrocław.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Rudolf Heidenhain

Summary

Rudolf Heidenhain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kwidzyn[2]. He was born on January 29, 1834[3]. He died in Wrocław[4]. He died on October 13, 1897[5]. He worked as a physiologist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Heidenhain's place of birth was Kwidzyn[2].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain passed away in Wrocław[4].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain was born on January 29, 1834[3].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain died on October 13, 1897[5].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain's father was Heinrich Jakob Heidenhain[10].
  • A child of Rudolf Heidenhain was Martin Heidenhain[11].
  • A child of Rudolf Heidenhain was Lothar Heidenhain[12].
  • A child of Rudolf Heidenhain was Arthur Heidenhain[13].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain held citizenship in German Reich[15].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain's professions included physiologist[6].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain's professions included physician[8].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain's field of work was physiology[16].
  • Among Rudolf Heidenhain's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[17].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Among Rudolf Heidenhain's employers was University of Wrocław[19].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain was educated at University of Königsberg[20].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain was educated at 17 Słowiańska Street in Kwidzyn[23].
  • A notable student of Rudolf Heidenhain was Eduard von Rindfleisch[24].
  • A notable student of Rudolf Heidenhain was Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz[25].
  • A notable student of Rudolf Heidenhain was Gustav Born[26].
  • Rudolf Heidenhain received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kwidzyn[2], Rudolf Heidenhain… he was born on January 29, 1834[3]. His father was Heinrich Jakob Heidenhain[10].

Education

Educated at University of Königsberg[20], a university[28], in Kingdom of Prussia[29], founded in 1544[30]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1502[33], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[34]; Frederick William University Berlin[22], a university[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1828[37]; and 17 Słowiańska Street in Kwidzyn[23], a school building[38], in Poland[39], founded in 1838[40]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Medicine[41] and professor[42]. Studied under Alfred Wilhelm Volkmann[43] and Emil du Bois-Reymond[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physiologist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. Rudolf Heidenhain's field of work was physiology[16]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[17], a university[45], in Prussia[46], founded in 1828[47]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1502[50], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[51]; and University of Wrocław[19], a university[52], in Poland[53], founded in 1702[54]. Notable students include Eduard von Rindfleisch[24], a professor[55], 1836–1908[56], of Duchy of Anhalt[57]; Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz[25], an anatomist[58], 1850–1921[59], of Poland[60], specialised in pathology[61]; and Gustav Born[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[27], a grade of an order[62], in Prussia[63]; Cothenius Medal[64], a science award[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1792[67]; Baly Medal[68], a science award[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1869[71]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[72], a fellowship award[73], in United Kingdom[74].

Personal Life

Children include Martin Heidenhain[11], an anatomist[75], 1864–1949[76], of Germany[77], specialised in biology[78]; Lothar Heidenhain[12], a surgeon[79], 1860–1940[80], specialised in medicine[81]; and Arthur Heidenhain[13], a librarian[82], 1862–1941[83].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Heidenhain died on October 13, 1897[5]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. The cause of death was duodenal ulcer[84].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Heidenhain ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

He has been cited as an influence by Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz[87], an anatomist[88], 1850–1921[89], of Poland[90], specialised in pathology[91].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Heidenhain born?

Born in Kwidzyn[2], Rudolf Heidenhain…

Where did Rudolf Heidenhain die?

Rudolf Heidenhain passed away in Wrocław[4].

Who were Rudolf Heidenhain's parents?

Rudolf Heidenhain's father was Heinrich Jakob Heidenhain[10].

What did Rudolf Heidenhain do for work?

Rudolf Heidenhain worked as physiologist[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8].

Where did Rudolf Heidenhain go to school?

Rudolf Heidenhain was educated at University of Königsberg[20], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[21], Frederick William University Berlin[22], and 17 Słowiańska Street in Kwidzyn[23].

What awards did Rudolf Heidenhain receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[27], Cothenius Medal[64], Baly Medal[68], and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[72].

Who did Rudolf Heidenhain influence?

Rudolf Heidenhain has been cited as an influence by Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz[87].

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