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physician, biologist, pathologist

NorwayBorn in BergenDied in Florø

1841

Born in Bergen (1841-07-29)

1912

Died in Florø

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Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen was a Norwegian physician, remembered for his identification of the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae in 1873 as the etiologic agent of leprosy. His distinguished work was recognized at the International Leprosy Congress held at Bergen in 1909.

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Who is Gerhard Armauer Hansen?+

Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen was a Norwegian physician, remembered for his identification of the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae in 1873 as the etiologic agent of leprosy. His distinguished work was recognized at the International Leprosy Congress held at Bergen in 1909.

What does the name Gerhard mean?+

The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.

When was Gerhard Armauer Hansen born?+

Gerhard Armauer Hansen was born on July 29, 1841.

When did Gerhard Armauer Hansen die?+

Gerhard Armauer Hansen died in 1912, at approximately 71 years of age.

Name Meaning

a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert

The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.

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Western Zodiac

Leo

Confident, generous, warm-hearted

Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22

Chinese Zodiac

Ox

Diligent, dependable, strong

Metal · Yin

Mayan Tzolkin

10 Etznab

Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection

Celtic Tree

Holly

Noble, leader, strategist

Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4

Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality

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