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Erich Hintzsche

1900 – 1975

Swiss physician

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Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 74). Erich Hintzsche was a German and Swiss medical historian, university teacher, physician and historian, known for Albrecht von Haller.

Erich Hintzsche (26 August 1900 – 20 July 1975) was a Swiss physician and historian most notable for his studies on Albrecht von Haller's contribution to medicine history.

Publications Guilelmus Fabricius Hildanus. Rheinischer Kreis, November 6, 1982, Hilden. Editor of Albrecht von Hallers Briefe an Auguste Tissot [?]: 1754-1777. Bern/Stuttgart/Wien: Huber, 1977. (review, Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences Book Reviews, vol.XXII, Nr.2, p. 205-206, 1967. Editor of “Albrecht Hallers Tagebücher seiner Reisen nach Deutschland, Holland und England: 1723-1727”, Berner Beiträge zur Geschichte der Medizin und der Naturwissenschaften, vol. 4. Bern/Stuttgart/Wien: Huber, 1971. “Medizin und Mediziner seit 1870”, Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift, Basel/Stuttgart: Schwabe AG, 1971. Editor of: Albrecht von Haller: Tagebuch seiner Studienreise nach London, Paris, Strassburg und Basel: 1727 - 1728. Berner Beiträge zur Geschichte der Medizin und der Naturwissenschaften, vol. 2. Bern/Stuttgart: Huber, 1968. With Hermann Rennefahrt. 600 Jahre Inselspital: 1354-1954. Bern: Hans Huber, 1954.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Medical historian, university teacher, physician, historian
Known for
Albrecht von Haller
Education
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Halle
Employers
University of Bern

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erich Hintzsche?

Swiss physician (1900–1975)

When was Erich Hintzsche born?

Erich Hintzsche was born on 26 August 1900 in Halberstadt.

When did Erich Hintzsche die?

Erich Hintzsche died on 20 July 1975 in Spiegel.

What was Erich Hintzsche's occupation?

Erich Hintzsche was a medical historian, university teacher, physician and historian.

What was Erich Hintzsche known for?

Erich Hintzsche was known for Albrecht von Haller.

What nationality was Erich Hintzsche?

Erich Hintzsche was German and Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erich Hintzsche

· Wikidata: Q75999

· DBpedia: Erich Hintzsche

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