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Jan Evangelista Purkyně

Jan Evangelista Purkyně (1787–1869) was a physician, neurologist and physiologist.

Also recorded as Jan Purkyně; Purkinje.

Overview

Born at Libochovice in 1787, died at Prague in 1869.

In detail

Jan Evangelista Purkyně studied at Charles University. Ludwig Traube and Karel Chodounský are recorded as having studied under Jan Evangelista Purkyně. the recorded working language is Latin, Czech and German.

The field of work recorded is physiology.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Strážnice and Prague. Employment is recorded with University of Wrocław and Charles University. Positions recorded include Member of the Bohemian Diet. Membership is recorded of Silesian Society for the Culture of the Fatherland, Royal Society and French Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Foreign Member of the Royal Society.

Sources

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    “Jan Evangelista Purkyně”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q159542: Jan Evangelista Purkyně

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