Josias Weitbrecht
German Professor of Medicine and Anatomy in Russia (1702-1747)
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Josias Weitbrecht was born on November 6, 1702[1], in Schorndorf[2]. He died on February 28, 1747[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as an anatomist[5], university teacher[6], and medical historian[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Field of work: physiology[10]
- Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[11], Russian Academy of Sciences[12]
- Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[15]
- Family name: Weitbrecht[16]
- Given name: Josias[17]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
- P14927: 117306576[21]
FAQs
Where was Josias Weitbrecht born?
Josias Weitbrecht was born in Schorndorf[2].
Where did Josias Weitbrecht die?
Josias Weitbrecht passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
What did Josias Weitbrecht do for work?
Josias Weitbrecht worked as an anatomist[5], university teacher[6], and medical historian[7].