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Ludwik Rydygier

1850-08-21 – 1920-06-25

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Portrait of dr Ludwik Rydygier with AssistantsCredit: Leon Wyczółkowski

Life & Legacy

Ludwik Antoni Rydygier (21 August 1850 – 25 June 1920) was a Polish surgeon, professor of medicine, rector of the University of Lwów and Brigadier General of the Polish Army. He was one of the most distinguished Polish and worldwide known surgeons in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Occupation & Career

military officer, university teacher, politician, surgeon, physician

Education

University of Greifswald; Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University; gymnasium

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great

Employer

Lviv University

Education & Institutions

Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University · gymnasium · University of Greifswald

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q342258 — wikidata View source

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