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Nikolay Sklifosovsky

1836 – 1904

Russian physiologist

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About Nikolay Sklifosovsky

Lived 1836 – 1904 (aged 68). Nikolay Sklifosovsky was a Russian surgeon, physiologist, university teacher, medical officer and scientist, known for Asepsis and Local anesthesia.

Legacy

The N. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, often nicknamed Sklif, has borne his name since 1923.

In 2001 the Central Bank of Transnistria arranged for the minting of a silver coin featuring this native of today's Transnistria, as part of a series of commemorative coins honoring The Outstanding People of Pridnestrovie.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Asepsis, Local anesthesia
Education
Medical faculty of Moscow University, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Imperial Moscow University
Employers
Imperial University of St. Vladimir, Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery, Imperial Moscow University, Saint Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education
Awards
Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class
Also known as
Nikolai Vasilyevich Sklifosovsky, Nikolai Vasilievich Sklifosovsky, Nikolay Vasilyevich Sklifosovsky, Nikolay Vasilievich Sklifosovsky, Nikolai Sklifosovsky

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Nikolay Sklifosovsky's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolay Sklifosovsky?

Russian physiologist (1836–1904)

When was Nikolay Sklifosovsky born?

Nikolay Sklifosovsky was born on 25 March 1836 in Dzerjinscoe.

When did Nikolay Sklifosovsky die?

Nikolay Sklifosovsky died on 30 November 1904 in Yakivtsi.

What was Nikolay Sklifosovsky's occupation?

Nikolay Sklifosovsky was a surgeon, physiologist, university teacher, medical officer and scientist.

What was Nikolay Sklifosovsky known for?

Nikolay Sklifosovsky was known for Asepsis and Local anesthesia.

What nationality was Nikolay Sklifosovsky?

Nikolay Sklifosovsky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolay Sklifosovsky

· Wikidata: Q728726

· DBpedia: Nikolay Sklifosovsky

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