About Alexander Pihl
Lived 1920 – 2009 (aged 89). Alexander Pihl was a Norwegian professor of medicine, radiologist, oncologist and cancer researcher.
Alexander Abraham Pihl (1 June 1920 – 24 November 2009) was a Norwegian physician and professor of medicine.
Biography Phil was born in Kristiania, and completed his examen artium at Oslo Cathedral School in 1939. He was appointed professor at the University of Oslo from 1963 to 1990. His research areas included biochemistry, cancer therapy and radiation biology. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1989. He was a fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters from 1969.
Pihl died on 24 November 2009.
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Who was Alexander Pihl?
physician
When was Alexander Pihl born?
Alexander Pihl was born on 1 June 1920 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.
When did Alexander Pihl die?
Alexander Pihl died on 24 November 2009 in Oslo.
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Alexander Pihl was a professor of medicine, radiologist, oncologist and cancer researcher.
What nationality was Alexander Pihl?
Alexander Pihl was Norwegian.
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