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Harald Hirschsprung

1830-12-14 – 1916-04-11

Portrait of Harald Hirschsprung
Harald Hirschsprung, for whom Hirschsprung's disease is namedCredit: Jens and Charles Bendix Petersen. The caption on the photo says (in Danish) "Royal Court Photographer".

Life & Legacy

Harald Hirschsprung (14 December 1830, Copenhagen – 11 April 1916, Copenhagen) was a Danish physician who first described Hirschsprung's disease in 1886.

Occupation & Career

physician

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Professor; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

commander of the Order of the Dannebrog · Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog · Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog · Professor

Organizations & Memberships

Danish Paediatric Society

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q517191 — wikidata View source

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