About Vojtech Alexander
Lived 1857 – 1916 (aged 58). Vojtech Alexander was a Hungarian and Slovak physician, physicist, radiologist, university teacher and writer, known for Radioactivity and Tuberculosis.
Vojtech Alexander (; 31 May 1857 – 15 January 1916) was a Slovak radiologist. He was one of the most influential radiologists in the world.
He was the first university lecturer on radiology in the Kingdom of Hungary. Among his many achievements, he described the development of tuberculosis. He was the owner of the first X-ray apparatus in Slovakia and wrote poems in Slovak.
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Who was Vojtech Alexander?
Hungarian physicist, doctor and university educator (1857-1916)
When was Vojtech Alexander born?
Vojtech Alexander was born on 31 May 1857 in Kežmarok.
When did Vojtech Alexander die?
Vojtech Alexander died on 15 January 1916 in Budapest.
What was Vojtech Alexander's occupation?
Vojtech Alexander was a physician, physicist, radiologist, university teacher and writer.
What was Vojtech Alexander known for?
Vojtech Alexander was known for Radioactivity and Tuberculosis.
What nationality was Vojtech Alexander?
Vojtech Alexander was Hungarian and Slovak.
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