Niemann, Albert (1880–1921)
English Names
Albert Niemann
Date, City, Country of Birth
February 23, 1880, Germany
Date, City of Death
March 22, 1921, Germany
History of Life
Albert Niemann is probably one of the lesser known medics to feature within this series. However, he has made an important contribution to medicine and pathology which deserves recognition. Albert was born in Berlin, Germany, on 23 February 1880. He was the son of a famous German opera singer, also called Albert Niemann, and Hedwig Niemann-Raabe who was an actress. Albert entered the medical world after attending the Universities of Strasbourg, Freiburg, and Berlin, receiving his medical doctorate from Strasbourg in 1903.
After graduating, Albert worked under the internist Ernst Victor von Leyden (1832–1910). He also subsequently spent time at the Moabit Hospital Pathological Institute, before making the decision to specialize in pediatrics at the Säuglingsheim (Infants Home) in Berlin. In 1908, Albert was appointed as an assistant physician...
Keywords
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