Wilhelm Tönnis
German neurosurgeon (1898–1978)
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Summary
Wilhelm Tönnis was born on June 16, 1898[1], in Kley[2]. He died on September 12, 1978[3], in Cologne[4]. He worked as a neurosurgeon[5], neurologist[6], and surgeon[7]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oespel[9]
- Child: Dietrich Tönnis[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Field of work: neurosurgery[12]
- Employer: Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum-Langendreer[13]
- Educated at: University of Marburg[14], University of Hamburg[15]
- Award received: 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], War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords[19], War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords[20], Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross with Swords[21]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[24]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Tönnis[25]
- Family name: Tönnis[26]
- Given name: Wilhelm[27]
- Participant in: Nuremberg Medical Trial[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
- Significant person: Oskar Schröder[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[31]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Tönnis born?
Wilhelm Tönnis was born in Kley[2].
Where did Wilhelm Tönnis die?
Wilhelm Tönnis died in Cologne[4].
What did Wilhelm Tönnis do for work?
Wilhelm Tönnis worked as a neurosurgeon[5], neurologist[6], and surgeon[7].
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].