About Ernst Unger
Lived 1875 – 1938 (aged 63). Ernst Unger was a physician and university teacher.
Ernst Unger (2 April 1875 in Berlin – 13 September 1938 in Prenzlau) was a German physician and surgeon, who was regarded as a pioneer in kidney transplantation. He also set up one of the first blood donation services in Germany in 1932.
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Who was Ernst Unger?
German physician
When was Ernst Unger born?
Ernst Unger was born on 2 April 1875 in Berlin.
When did Ernst Unger die?
Ernst Unger died on 13 September 1938 in Prenzlau.
What was Ernst Unger's occupation?
Ernst Unger was a physician and university teacher.
What nationality was Ernst Unger?
Ernst Unger's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernst Unger. https://biography.guide/ernst-unger/
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