Vojtech Alexander
Vojtech Alexander (Alexander Béla; 31 May 1857 – 15 January 1916) was a Slovak radiologist. He was one of the most influential radiologists in the world. He was the first university lecturer on radiology in the Kingdom of Hungary.
Vojtech Alexander
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- Name
- Vojtech Alexander
- Born
- 31 May 1857
- Birthplace
- Késmárk, Kingdom of Hungary
- Died
- 15 January 1916
- Place of death
- Budapest, Austria-Hungary
- Field
- physics, chemistry
- Education
- University of Budapest
- Known for
- radioactivity, tuberculosis
- Nationality
- Hungary
- Occupation
- physician · physicist · radiologist · university teacher · writer
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Vojtech Alexander (Alexander Béla; 31 May 1857 – 15 January 1916) was a Slovak radiologist. He was one of the most influential radiologists in the world. He was the first university lecturer on radiology in the Kingdom of Hungary.
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Among his many achievements, he described the development of tuberculosis. He was the owner of the first X-ray apparatus in Slovakia and wrote poems in Slovak.
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• Name — Vojtech Alexander • Born — 31 May 1857 • Birthplace — Késmárk, Kingdom of Hungary • Died — 15 January 1916 • Place of death — Budapest, Austria-Hungary • Field — physics, chemistry • Workplaces — University of Budapest • Education — University of Budapest • Known for — radioactivity, tuberculosis
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