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Silver medal of the Royal proof of gratitude
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q15990520 · wikidata
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Caroline Eichler
1808-01-01 – 1843-09-06
Life & Legacy
Margarethe Caroline Eichler (born in 1808 or 1809; died 6 September 1843 in Berlin) was a German inventor, instrument maker and prostheses designer. She was the first woman in Prussia to receive a patent (for her leg prosthesis) and was also the inventor of the first practical modern hand prosthesis.
Occupation & Career
inventor
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Silver medal of the Royal proof of gratitude
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Silver medal of the Royal proof of gratitude
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Sources & Provenance
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