Wilhelm Tönnis

German neurosurgeon (1898–1978)
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Wilhelm Tönnis

Summary

Wilhelm Tönnis is a human[1]. Born in Kley[2], he… he was born on June 16, 1898[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on September 12, 1978[5]. He worked as a neurosurgeon[6], neurologist[7], and surgeon[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Kley[2], Wilhelm Tönnis…
  • Wilhelm Tönnis died in Cologne[4].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis was born on June 16, 1898[3].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis died on September 12, 1978[5].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis is buried at Oespel[9].
  • A child of Wilhelm Tönnis was Dietrich Tönnis[10].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis's professions included neurosurgeon[6].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis worked as a neurologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis's professions included surgeon[8].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis's field of work was neurosurgery[12].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis was employed by Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum-Langendreer[13].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis's education included a stint at University of Marburg[14].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis was educated at University of Hamburg[15].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis received the Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association[17].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis received the Otfrid Foerster Medal[18].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis received the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords[19].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis received the War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords[20].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis received the Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords[21].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis is recorded as male[23].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis was affiliated with the Nazi Party[25].
  • Wilhelm Tönnis's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Tönnis[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilhelm Tönnis was born in Kley[2]. He was born on June 16, 1898[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[14], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1527[29], headquartered in Marburg[30] and University of Hamburg[15], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1919[33], headquartered in Hamburg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include neurosurgeon[6], neurologist[7], and surgeon[8]. Wilhelm Tönnis's field of work was neurosurgery[12]. Among his employers was Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum-Langendreer[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association[17], an award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1952[39]; Otfrid Foerster Medal[18], a science award[40], in Germany[41]; War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords[19], a grade of an order[42], in German Reich[43]; War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords[20], a grade of an order[44], in German Reich[45], founded in 1939[46]; and Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords[21], a grade of an order[47], in Nazi Germany[48].

Personal Life

A child of Wilhelm Tönnis was Dietrich Tönnis[10]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[25].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Tönnis died on September 12, 1978[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He is buried at Oespel[9].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Tönnis born?

Wilhelm Tönnis's place of birth was Kley[2].

Where did Wilhelm Tönnis die?

Wilhelm Tönnis died in Cologne[4].

What did Wilhelm Tönnis do for work?

Wilhelm Tönnis worked as neurosurgeon[6], neurologist[7], and surgeon[8].

Where did Wilhelm Tönnis go to school?

Wilhelm Tönnis was educated at University of Marburg[14] and University of Hamburg[15].

What awards did Wilhelm Tönnis receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association[17], Otfrid Foerster Medal[18], and War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords[19].

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