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Ludwik Rajchman

1881-11-01 – 1965-07-13

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Ludwik RajchmanCredit: Unknown (United Nations Archives at Geneva)

Life & Legacy

Ludwik Witold Rajchman (Polish pronunciation: [ˈludvik ˈrajxman]; 1 November 1881 – 13 July 1965) was a Polish physician and bacteriologist. He is regarded as the founder of UNICEF, and served as its first chairman from 1946 to 1950.

Occupation & Career

physician, microbiologist, social activist, bacteriologist

Education

Jagiellonian University; Kazan Imperial University

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Education & Institutions

Jagiellonian University · Kazan Imperial University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4819284 — wikidata View source

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