Wilhelm von Drigalski
German bacteriologist
About Wilhelm von Drigalski
Lived 1871 – 1950 (aged 78). Wilhelm von Drigalski was a German bacteriologist, university teacher, medical officer, naval surgeon, physician and amtsarzt.
Wilhelm von Drigalski (born 21 June 1871 in Dresden - died 12 May 1950 in Wiesbaden) was a German bacteriologist. Von Drigalski was awarded a doctor of medicine degree at the University of Berlin in 1895. As medical officer he worked at the Charité hospital under the supervision of Robert Koch.
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Who was Wilhelm von Drigalski?
German bacteriologist (1871-1950)
When was Wilhelm von Drigalski born?
Wilhelm von Drigalski was born on 21 June 1871 in Dresden.
When did Wilhelm von Drigalski die?
Wilhelm von Drigalski died on 12 May 1950 in Wiesbaden.
What was Wilhelm von Drigalski's occupation?
Wilhelm von Drigalski was a bacteriologist, university teacher, medical officer, naval surgeon, physician and amtsarzt.
What nationality was Wilhelm von Drigalski?
Wilhelm von Drigalski was German.
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