About Guido Werdnig
Lived 1844 – 1919 (aged 74). Guido Werdnig was an Austrian physician and numismatist.
Guido Werdnig (Ratschach, 20 June 1844 – 26 April 1919) was an Austrian neurologist.
Werdnig, together with Johann Hoffmann of the University of Heidelberg, were the first doctors to describe Werdnig–Hoffmann disease, now known as spinal muscular atrophy type 1.
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Who was Guido Werdnig?
Austrian physician
When was Guido Werdnig born?
Guido Werdnig was born on 20 June 1844 in Rateče.
When did Guido Werdnig die?
Guido Werdnig died on 26 April 1919 in Steinhof.
What was Guido Werdnig's occupation?
Guido Werdnig was a physician and numismatist.
What nationality was Guido Werdnig?
Guido Werdnig was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guido Werdnig. https://biography.guide/guido-werdnig/
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