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Johann Ritter von Oppolzer
1808-08-04 – 1871-04-16
Life & Legacy
Johann Ritter von Oppolzer (4 August 1808 – 16 April 1871) was a medical doctor born in Nové Hrady, Bohemia. He was the father of the astronomer Theodor von Oppolzer (1841–1886).
In 1835 he earned his medical doctorate at the University of Prague, and later worked as a university professor at Prague (from 1841), Leipzig (from 1848) and Vienna (from 1850), where he also served as rector in 1860/61. In 1863, he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Oppolzer was an advocate of holistic diagnostics and therapy in his approach to medicine. He was also an important influence in the career of renowned otologist Adam Politzer.
Occupation & Career
physician, teacher
Education
Charles University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Order of Leopold
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Honors & Awards
Order of Leopold
Employer
Charles University · Leipzig University · University of Vienna
Organizations & Memberships
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Education & Institutions
Charles University
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Family Child
Theodor von Oppolzer
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q85544 · wikidata
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