Rudolf Virchow
Anthropologist

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He also developed the cell theory, which states that all living things are composed of cells. Rudolf Virchow was a German doctor, anthropologist, and biologist born on October 13, 1821 in Poland. He is widely regarded as the "father of modern pathology" due to his groundbreaking work in the field. He disproved the scientific theory of Humorism, which claimed that humans had four distinct bodily fluids, and developed the cell theory, which states that all living things are composed of cells. His work revolutionized the field of pathology and laid the foundation for modern medical research.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 13, 1821
Birth Place Poland
Age 198 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 5, 1902 (age 80)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

German, Doctor, Anthropologist and Biologist who is known as "the father of modern pathology." In his career he discredited the scientific theory of Humorism, which postulated that humans had four distinct bodily fluids and that a deficiency of one had a great effect on a person's health.

Before Fame

He grew up on a farm, but left home to study Chemistry and Medicine in Berlin.

Trivia

In 1861, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and in 1892, he was awarded the Copley Medal.

Family Life

Rudolf's parents were named Johanna Hesse and Carl Virchow.

Associated With

Another famous German scientist like him is Werner Heisenberg.

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