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Paul Grawitz

1850 – 1932

German pathologist

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About Paul Grawitz

Lived 1850 – 1932 (aged 81). Paul Grawitz was a German physician, university teacher and pathologist.

Paul Albert Grawitz (born 1 October 1850 in Zerrin/Sierzno, Kreis Bütow (cf.Bütow/Bytów), Pommern (now Poland) – 27 June 1932 in Greifswald) was a German pathologist. He was an older brother to hematologist Ernst Grawitz (1860-1911), and father-in-law to pathologist Otto Busse (1867-1922).

While he studied medicine at the University of Berlin, he was an assistant to pathologist Rudolf Virchow (1821-1902). After graduation, he continued as an assistant to Virchow until 1886. From 1886 to 1921, he taught as a professor at the University of Greifswald, where he also served as director of the pathological institute.

He is known for his pioneer work with tissue cultures, and his experimentation in the field of bacteriology. "Grawitz' tumour", also known as renal cell carcinoma, is named after him.

Literary works Geschichte der Medizinischen Fakultät Greifswald 1806-1906, Greifswald: Verlag von Julius Abel, 1906. - History of the Greifswald medical faculty. Die Medizin der Gegenwart in Selbstdarstellungen, 2 vols, 1923

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Important facts

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Education
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Employers
University of Greifswald
Also known as
Paul Busse

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Grawitz?

German pathologist (1850–1932)

When was Paul Grawitz born?

Paul Grawitz was born on 1 October 1850.

When did Paul Grawitz die?

Paul Grawitz died on 27 June 1932 in Greifswald.

What was Paul Grawitz's occupation?

Paul Grawitz was a physician, university teacher and pathologist.

What nationality was Paul Grawitz?

Paul Grawitz was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Grawitz

· Wikidata: Q74798

· DBpedia: Paul Grawitz

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