About Wilhelm Türk
Lived 1871 – 1916 (aged 45). Wilhelm Türk was a physician, internist and university teacher.
Wilhelm Türk (2 April 1871 – 20 May 1916) was an Austrian haematologist and professor of medicine at the University of Vienna. He coined the term "lymphatic reaction" and the Türk cell is named for him.
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Who was Wilhelm Türk?
Austrian physician and internist (1871–1916)
When was Wilhelm Türk born?
Wilhelm Türk was born on 2 April 1871 in Domaszków.
When did Wilhelm Türk die?
Wilhelm Türk died on 20 May 1916 in Vienna.
What was Wilhelm Türk's occupation?
Wilhelm Türk was a physician, internist and university teacher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilhelm Türk. https://biography.guide/wilhelm-turk/
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