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Theodor Escherich

1857-11-29 – 1911-02-15

Portrait of Theodor Escherich
Theodor Escherich (1857–1911)Credit: Unknown Retouched by Lichtspiel

Life & Legacy

Theodor Escherich (German pronunciation: [ˈteːodoːɐ̯ ˈʔɛʃəʁɪç]; 29 November 1857 – 15 February 1911) was a German-Austrian pediatrician and a professor at the University of Graz and the University of Vienna. He discovered and described the bacterium Escherichia coli.

Occupation & Career

biologist, physician, university teacher, pediatrician, bacteriologist

Education

University of Würzburg

Legacy Highlights

Employer

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München · University of Graz · University of Vienna

Education & Institutions

University of Würzburg

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q77686 — wikidata View source

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