Georg Gottlob Richter
Georg Gottlob Richter (4 February 1694 – 28 May 1773) was a professor of medicine, philosophy, and philology.
Georg Richter | |
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 Georg Gottlob Richter (1694-1773) | |
| Born | 4 February 1694 |
| Died | 28 May 1773 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Kiel |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physician, philosopher, and philologist |
| Institutions | University of Göttingen |
| Doctoral advisor | Johann Ludwig Hannemann |
| Other academic advisors | Herman Boerhaave |
| Doctoral students | August Gottlieb Richter |
| Notes | |
He is the uncle of August Gottlieb Richter. | |
Education
Before receiving his MD degree, Richter spent a year (1718) in Leiden listening to the lectures of Herman Boerhaave. He then obtained his MD under Johann Ludwig Hannemann at the University of Kiel in 1720.
Career
He occupied first chair of medicine at the University of Göttingen. Richter wrote a text on dietetics and numerous dissertations on medical theory and practice.
Works
- Lebensordnung für Gesunde und Kranke . Pfähler, Heidelberg 1786 Digital edition by the University and State Library Düsseldorf
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