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Maximilian Bircher-Benner

1867-08-22 – 1939-01-24

Portrait of Maximilian Bircher-Benner
Altersporträt von Maximilian Bircher-Benner (1867-1939)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner, M.D. (22 August 1867 – 24 January 1939) was a Swiss physician and a pioneer nutritionist credited for popularizing muesli and raw food vegetarianism.

Occupation & Career

physician, dietitian, author

Education

Frederick William University Berlin; University of Zurich

Faith & Community

reformed

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

muesli

Legacy Highlights

Church

reformed

Notable Work

muesli

Education & Institutions

Frederick William University Berlin · University of Zurich

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q123925 — wikidata View source

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