About Ejnar Sylvest
Lived 1880 – 1972 (aged 91). Ejnar Sylvest was a Danish physician.
Ejnar Sylvest (1880 – 1972) was a Danish family physician who described Bornholm disease or the "devil's grip" following an outbreak affecting 23 fisherman in Melstedgård and Gudhjem whilst on holiday on Bornholm Island, Denmark.
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Who was Ejnar Sylvest?
Danish family physician who described Bornholm disease
When was Ejnar Sylvest born?
Ejnar Sylvest was born on 11 November 1880 in Hillerød.
When did Ejnar Sylvest die?
Ejnar Sylvest died on 28 June 1972 in Copenhagen.
What was Ejnar Sylvest's occupation?
Ejnar Sylvest was a physician.
What nationality was Ejnar Sylvest?
Ejnar Sylvest was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ejnar Sylvest. https://biography.guide/ejnar-sylvest/
MLA: "Ejnar Sylvest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ejnar-sylvest/.
Chicago: "Ejnar Sylvest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ejnar-sylvest/.
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