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Johann Georg Mezger

1838-08-22 – 1909-03-03

Portrait of Johann Georg Mezger
Portret van dr. Johann Georg Mezger, rond 1880-1885. J.G. Mezger (Amsterdam, 22 augustus 1838 - Parijs 3 maart 1909) was een Nederlands arts en masseur. Deze Amsterdamse slagerszoon wordt beschouwd als een van de grondleggers van de fysiotherapie.Credit: Loescher & Petsch, Berlijn

Life & Legacy

Johann Georg Mezger (22 August 1838 – 3 March 1909) was a Dutch physician and masseur who is considered as one of the founders of physiotherapy and massage therapy.

Occupation & Career

physician, physiotherapist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown; Royal Order of the Polar Star; Order of St. Olav; Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Order of the Wendish Crown

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Honors & Awards

Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion · Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown · Order of St. Olav · Order of the Wendish Crown · Royal Order of the Polar Star

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2326908 — wikidata View source

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