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Carl Looft

1863-02-09 – 1943-04-10

Portrait of Carl Looft
Carl August Looft (1863-1943), Norwegian doctor, paediatrician. Did work on leprosy, also with Armauer Hansen.Credit: Photographer not named.

Life & Legacy

Carl Looft (né Knutsen; 9 February 1863 – 10 April 1943) was a Norwegian physician, and among the first pediatricians in Norway. While his early work research focused on leprosy, he later became interested in children's health and development. He worked in private practice and throughout schools in Bergen, and he wrote a textbook on infant care.

Occupation & Career

physician, pediatrician

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3434188 — wikidata View source

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