About Anna Heer
Lived 1863 – 1918 (aged 55). Anna Heer was a Swiss physician, gynecologist and scientist.
Anna Heer (1863–1918) was a Swiss physician, who specialised in obstetrics, surgical gynecology and social medicine. She is a notable early Swiss medical graduate, and played a major role in the founding of Switzerland's first professional nursing school. She was its medical superintendent for seventeen years.
Life Anna Heer was born in Olten, Switzerland in 1863. Heer specialised in obstetrics, surgical gynecology and social medicine. In 1897 Heer became the chief physician at the hospital, and held this post for the rest of her life. Heer was president of ASGM from its founding until 1916.
Legacy A street in Zurich is named after Heer, the Anna-Heer Strasse. A postage stamp was printed with her image on in 1963.
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Who was Anna Heer?
Swiss physician (1863-1918)
When was Anna Heer born?
Anna Heer was born on 2 March 1863 in Olten.
When did Anna Heer die?
Anna Heer died on 9 December 1918 in Zurich.
What was Anna Heer's occupation?
Anna Heer was a physician, gynecologist and scientist.
What nationality was Anna Heer?
Anna Heer was Swiss.
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