Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen
Friedrich Daniel von
Recklinghausen
*2.12.1833 in Gütersloh (Westfalen) †26.8.1910 in Straßburg
1865-1872 Professor
an der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl für Pathologische Anatomie
und Geschichte der Medizin
Entdecker der Mobilität und Phagozytose-Fähigkeit von weißen
Blutzellen und damit Wegbereiter der modernen Entzündungslehre;
Erforscher der nach ihm benannten von-Recklinghausen-Krankheit
des Knochens
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Here lived Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen, born December 2, 1833 in Guetersloh (Westphalia), died August 26, 1910 in Strasbourg. Professor at the Julius-Maximilians University Wuerzburg, 1865-1872. Chair for Pathological Anatomy and History of Medicine. Discoverer of the mobility and phagoztotic-potential of white blood cells, and therefore a pioneer of modern theory on inflammation; researcher of the disease named after him, "von Recklinghausen disease (of the bones)" (not to be confused with neurofibromatosis, a different disease also sometimes carrying his name).
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is August 26, 1910.
Location. 49° 47.842′ N, 9° 56.013′ E. Marker is in Würzburg, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is at the intersection of Theaterstraße and Barbarossaplatz, on the left when traveling north on Theaterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Würzburg BY 97070, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Former Manor House (here, next to this marker); Julius von Sachs (here, next to this marker); Rudolf Virchow (a few steps from this marker); Albert von Koelliker (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Albert von Koelliker (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Oberthür (within shouting distance of this marker); Carl Caspar von Siebold (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historicher Gedenkpunkt / A Place for Historical Contemplation (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Würzburg.
Also see . . . Friedrich Daniel von Recklinghausen (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 18, 2019.)
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