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Karl Friedrich Burdach

1776-06-12 – 1847-07-16

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Karl Friedrich BurdachCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Karl Friedrich Burdach (12 June 1776 – 16 July 1847) was a German physiologist. He was one of the first to use the term "biology" in its modern sense and was a pioneer of neuroanatomy.

Occupation & Career

physiologist, university teacher, physician, anatomist

Education

Imperial University of Dorpat; Leipzig University

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Imperial University of Dorpat · Leipzig University

Organizations & Memberships

Russian Academy of Sciences · Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences

Education & Institutions

Imperial University of Dorpat · Leipzig University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q215645 — wikidata View source

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