Paul Langerhans
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Paul Langerhans
Summary
Paul Langerhans is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 25, 1847[3]. He passed away in Funchal[4]. He died on July 20, 1888[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], pathologist[7], and physiologist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Paul Langerhans was born in Berlin[2].
- Paul Langerhans passed away in Funchal[4].
- Paul Langerhans was born on July 25, 1847[3].
- Paul Langerhans died on July 20, 1888[5].
- Burial took place at British Cemetery of Funchal[10].
- Paul Langerhans held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
- Paul Langerhans's professions included biologist[6].
- Paul Langerhans's professions included pathologist[7].
- Paul Langerhans's professions included physiologist[8].
- Paul Langerhans's field of work was medicine[12].
- Paul Langerhans was employed by University of Freiburg[13].
- Paul Langerhans was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
- Paul Langerhans's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].
- Paul Langerhans's doctoral advisor was Rudolf Virchow[16].
- Paul Langerhans is recorded as male[17].
- Paul Langerhans's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Paul Langerhans's Commons category is recorded as Paul Langerhans[19].
- The cause of death was kidney failure[20].
- Paul Langerhans earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[21].
- Paul Langerhans was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[22].
- Paul Langerhans's family name is recorded as Langerhans[23].
- Paul Langerhans's given name is recorded as Paul[24].
- Paul Langerhans's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
- Paul Langerhans's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
- Paul Langerhans's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
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Origins and Family
Paul Langerhans was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on July 25, 1847[3].
Education
Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35]. Paul Langerhans's doctoral advisor was Rudolf Virchow[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biologist[6], pathologist[7], and physiologist[8]. Paul Langerhans's field of work was medicine[12]. Among his employers was University of Freiburg[13].
Death and Burial
Paul Langerhans died on July 20, 1888[5]. He passed away in Funchal[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[20]. Burial took place at British Cemetery of Funchal[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Paul Langerhans include Paul Langerhans Medal[36], an award[37]; islet of Langerhans[38], a class of anatomical entity[39]; and Langerhans cell[40], a cell type[41].
Why It Matters
Paul Langerhans has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He is credited with the discovery of islet of Langerhans[43], a class of anatomical entity[44]. Entities named for him include Paul Langerhans Medal[36], an award[37]; islet of Langerhans[38], a class of anatomical entity[39]; and Langerhans cell[40], a cell type[41].
FAQs
Where was Paul Langerhans born?
Paul Langerhans's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Paul Langerhans die?
Paul Langerhans passed away in Funchal[4].
What did Paul Langerhans do for work?
Paul Langerhans worked as biologist[6], pathologist[7], and physiologist[8].
Where did Paul Langerhans go to school?
Paul Langerhans was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].
What did Paul Langerhans discover?
Paul Langerhans is credited as discoverer of islet of Langerhans[43].