Born Rotalben, Bavaria to a French father. Worked as a doctor in France and Germany. He wrote on preventative medicine and toured Europe promoting his ideas. Died in Vienna where, despite his retirement, he was practicing.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Johann Peter Frank
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Lewisham Hospital
The origins of this hospital go back to a workhouse established in 1612. During WW1 it became the Lewisham Military Hospital. It has been expanded over the years, and in 2007, a major development c...
Hospital of the Holy Trinity
Erected by Archbishop John Whitgift, after he had petitioned and received permission from Queen Elizabeth I to establish a hospital and school in Croydon. The premises provided accommodation for be...
William Farr
Epidemiologist, a founder of medical statistics. Born Kenley, Shropshire.
Dr. John Snow
Pioneer anaesthetist and epidemiologist. Born North Street in York. The site given as the source for the picture of Snow is an excellent site.
Lady Jean Medawar
Wife of Sir Peter Medawar, the man in our picture, and thus known as Lady Medawar. Worked passionately in the promotion of family planning, especially for young girls. Chair of the Family Plannin...