Emil du Bois-Reymond
German physician and physiologist (1818–1896)
1818 — 1896
Quick Facts
Profession
German physician and physiologist (1818–1896)
Born
November 7, 1818
Died
1896 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
physician, physicist, zoologist
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in BerlinDied in Berlin
1818
Born in Berlin (1818-11-07)
1873
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1877
AwardPour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
1877
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1892
AwardHelmholtz Medal
1896
Died in Berlin
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Emil Heinrich du Bois-Reymond was a German physiologist, the co-discoverer of nerve action potential, and the developer of experimental electrophysiology. His lectures on science and culture earned him great esteem during the latter half of the 19th century.
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Who is Emil du Bois-Reymond?+
Emil Heinrich du Bois-Reymond was a German physiologist, the co-discoverer of nerve action potential, and the developer of experimental electrophysiology. His lectures on science and culture earned him great esteem during the latter half of the 19th century.
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil du Bois-Reymond born?+
Emil du Bois-Reymond was born on November 7, 1818.
When did Emil du Bois-Reymond die?+
Emil du Bois-Reymond died in 1896, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — November 7, 1818
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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