Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Viktor von Bruns
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
1. Viktor von Bruns Marker
In dieser Apotheke wurden um 1871 unter Prof. Viktor von Bruns die ersten versuche gemacht aus Baumwolle Watte herzustellen.
In this pharmacy around 1871 the first attempts were made under Prof. Viktor von Bruns to produce bandages from cotton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 48° 31.254′ N, 9° 3.384′ E. Marker is in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg. Marker is on Neue Straße just south of Hafengasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Neue Straße 3, Tübingen BW 72070, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alois Alzheimer (a few steps from this marker); Gottlob Himmel (within shouting distance of this marker); Buchhandlung Gastl / Gastl Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Christof Martin Wieland (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermann Hesse (within shouting distance of this marker); Prof. Martin Crusius
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Also see . . . Victor von Bruns (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: "Victor von Bruns (9 August 1812 – 19 March 1883) was a German surgeon born in Helmstedt. He studied at Braunschweig, Tübingen, Halle and Berlin, and from 1843 to 1882 was a professor of surgery at the University of Tübingen.... In 1872 he was a founding member of the German Society of Surgery....Bruns was a leading authority in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, particularly known for his work in lip and cheek reconstruction. He is also known for his pioneer work in laryngology, and was among the first to perform operations for laryngeal polyps and tumors. ...Bruns popularized usage of absorbent cotton wool dressings, which later became a standard practice in modern antiseptic treatment of wounds...."(Submitted on September 18, 2022.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
2. Viktor von Bruns Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2022
3. Viktor von Bruns Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
