Robert Frederick Mahler
Robert Mahler was born in Vienna, became a refugee after the Anschluss, and was placed with a family in Edinburgh. He had a brilliant academic career, obtaining a degree in biochemistry and passing his MRCP when aged 24.
About Robert Frederick Mahler
Lived 1924 – 2006 (aged 81). Robert Frederick Mahler was a British physician, known for Glycogen storage disease type V.
Robert Frederick Mahler (1924–2006) was a British physician, diabetologist, medical researcher, professor of medicine, and medical journal editor.
Robert Mahler's father was a surgeon in Vienna until 1938 when the family became refugees. Robert Mahler and his younger brother escaped via the Kindertransport to Edinburgh, where the two brothers were placed with the family of Ebenezer James MacRae. He was editor of the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London from 1987 to 1994.
Marriage and family Mahler married in 1951. Upon his death in 2004, he was survived by his widow, two sons, and four grandchildren.
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Who was Robert Frederick Mahler?
Robert Mahler was born in Vienna, became a refugee after the Anschluss, and was placed with a family in Edinburgh. He had a brilliant academic career, obtaining a degree in biochemistry and passing his MRCP when aged 24.
When was Robert Frederick Mahler born?
Robert Frederick Mahler was born on 31 October 1924 in Vienna.
When did Robert Frederick Mahler die?
Robert Frederick Mahler died on 29 May 2006.
What was Robert Frederick Mahler's occupation?
Robert Frederick Mahler was a physician.
What was Robert Frederick Mahler known for?
Robert Frederick Mahler was known for Glycogen storage disease type V.
What nationality was Robert Frederick Mahler?
Robert Frederick Mahler was British.
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