Robert Koch
German physician, bacteriologist (1843–1910)
1843 — 1910
Quick Facts
Profession
German physician, bacteriologist (1843–1910)
Born
December 11, 1843
Died
1910 (age ~67)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
photographer, physician, inventor
Kingdom of HanoverBorn in ClausthalDied in Baden-Baden
1843
Born in Clausthal (1843-12-11)
1897
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1905
AwardNobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
1909
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1910
Died in Baden-Baden
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Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch was a German physician and microbiologist. He won the 1905 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis".
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Who is Robert Koch?+
Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch was a German physician and microbiologist. He won the 1905 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis".
What does the name Robert mean?+
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
When was Robert Koch born?+
Robert Koch was born on December 11, 1843.
When did Robert Koch die?+
Robert Koch died in 1910, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
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Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
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Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
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