János Bókai Sr.
Hungarian physician, pediatrician and university professor
About János Bókai Sr.
Lived 1822 – 1884 (aged 62). János Bókai Sr. was a Hungarian pediatrician, surgeon, ophthalmologist and physician.
János Bókai ( Bock János; 18 May 1822 – 20 October 1884) was a Hungarian academic, professor, pediatrician and the director of a children's hospital in Budapest. He also pioneered rhino-laryngology and the development of laryngoscopy and rhinoscopy. He wrote the anamnesis of Ignaz Semmelweis
His sons were János Bókay Jr. and Árpád Bókay , both medical doctors.
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Who was János Bókai Sr.?
Hungarian physician, pediatrician and university professor (1822–1884)
When was János Bókai Sr. born?
János Bókai Sr. was born on 18 May 1822 in Spišská Nová Ves.
When did János Bókai Sr. die?
János Bókai Sr. died on 20 October 1884 in Budapest.
What was János Bókai Sr.'s occupation?
János Bókai Sr. was a pediatrician, surgeon, ophthalmologist and physician.
What nationality was János Bókai Sr.?
János Bókai Sr. was Hungarian.
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