Paul Ehrlich
Jewish-German physician and scientist (1854-1915)
1854 — 1915
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Profession
Jewish-German physician and scientist (1854-1915)
Born
March 14, 1854
Died
1915 (age ~61)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, inventor, chemist
German EmpireBorn in StrzelinDied in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
1854
Born in Strzelin (1854-03-14)
1900
AwardCroonian Medal and Lecture
1908
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1910
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1911
AwardLiebig Medal
1912
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
About
Paul Ehrlich was a German physician and scientist who worked in the fields of hematology, immunology and antimicrobial chemotherapy. He shared the 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Élie Metchnikoff "in recognition of their work on immunity". Among his foremost achievements were finding a cure for syphilis in 1909 and inventing an important modification of the technique for Gram staining bacteria. The methods he developed for staining tissue made it possible to distinguish between different types of blood cells, which led to the ability to diagnose numerous blood diseases.
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Who is Paul Ehrlich?+
Paul Ehrlich was a German physician and scientist who worked in the fields of hematology, immunology and antimicrobial chemotherapy. He shared the 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Élie Metchnikoff "in recognition of their work on immunity". Among his foremost achievements were finding
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Ehrlich born?+
Paul Ehrlich was born on March 14, 1854.
When did Paul Ehrlich die?+
Paul Ehrlich died in 1915, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — March 14, 1854
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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