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Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz

1917 – 2015

Polish neurologist

Neurologist Physician University teacher
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About Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz

Lived 1917 – 2015 (aged 97). Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz was a Polish neurologist, physician and university teacher.

Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz, née Ginzburg (27 December 1917 – 7 July 2015) was a Polish doctor and neurologist who specialized in neuromuscular diseases.

She was a pioneer of myology and a founder of myology and electromyography in Poland.

Awards Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta on the 50th anniversary of the Polish Academy of Sciences (2002) Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (1986) Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (22 July 1951, for outstanding scientific activity in the field of medicine ) Silver Cross of Merit Medal of the National Education Commission (1985)

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Important facts

Born
27 December 1917, Warsaw
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 July 2015, Warsaw
Occupation
Neurologist, physician, university teacher
Nationality
Poland
Education
Lviv University
Employers
Mirosław Mossakowski Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences
Awards
Medal of the National Education Commission; Silver Cross of Merit; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Honorary doctor of Louis Pasteur University
Also known as
Irena Hausmanowa-Petruszewicz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz?

Polish neurologist

When was Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz born?

Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz was born on 27 December 1917 in Warsaw.

When did Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz die?

Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz died on 7 July 2015 in Warsaw.

What was Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz's occupation?

Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz was a neurologist, physician and university teacher.

What nationality was Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz?

Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz

· Wikidata: Q11713754

· DBpedia: Irena Hausmanowa-Petrusewicz

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