Family Father
Hermann Quincke
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q73164 · wikidata
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Heinrich Quincke
1842-08-26 – 1922-05-19
Life & Legacy
Heinrich Irenaeus Quincke (26 August 1842 – 19 May 1922) was a German internist and surgeon. His main contribution to internal medicine was the introduction of the lumbar puncture for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. After 1874, his main area of research was pulmonary medicine.
Occupation & Career
physician, internist, university teacher, surgeon
Education
Heidelberg University; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; University of Würzburg
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Kiel University · University of Bern
Organizations & Memberships
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Education & Institutions
Heidelberg University · Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · University of Würzburg
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Family Sibling
Georg Hermann Quincke
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q73164 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Wolfgang Quincke
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q73164 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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