
German physiologist who received the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1901 for his discovery of a diphtheria antitoxin
1854 — 1917
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German physiologist who received the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1901 for his discovery of a diphtheria antitoxin
Born
March 15, 1854
Died
1917 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
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physician, university teacher, physiologist
1854
Born in Ławice (1854-03-15)
1901
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1910
AwardHonorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico
1917
Died in Marburg
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Emil von Behring, was a German physiologist. In 1901, he received the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for his work on serum therapy, especially its application against diphtheria, by which he has opened a new road in the domain of medical science and thereby placed in the hands of the physician a victorious weapon against illness and deaths". He was widely known as a "saviour of children", as diphtheria used to be a major cause of child death. His work with the disease, as well as tetanus, has come to bring him most of his fame and acknowledgment. He was honoured with Prussian nobility in 1901, henceforth being known by the surname "von Behring".
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Emil von Behring, was a German physiologist. In 1901, he received the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for his work on serum therapy, especially its application against diphtheria, by which he has opened a new road in the domain of medical science and thereby placed in the hands of the p
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Emil von Behring was born on March 15, 1854.
Emil von Behring died in 1917, at approximately 63 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 — March 15, 1854
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