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Rudolf Virchow

German doctor, anthropologist, public health activist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician (1821-1902).

Born October 13th, 1821 in Úwidwin. [ref]

Died September 5th, 1902 at 80 years old in Berlin (heart failure). [ref]

Occupations
anthropologist, archaeologist, biologist, paleoanthropologist, paleontologist, pathologist, physician, politician, prehistorian, university teacher, writer
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull