Rudolf Virchow

Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow (13 October 1821 – 5 September 1902) was a German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist and politician, known for his advancement of public health. Referred to as "the father of pathology," he is considered one of the founders of social medicine.

He coined the catch-phrase omnis cellula e cellula, meaning, cells only derive from other cells.

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Rudolf Virchow
Memorial stone of Rudolf Virchow in his hometown Świdwin, now in Poland
Illustration of Virchow's cell theory
Portrait of Rudolf Virchow by Hugo Vogel, 1861
Rudolf Virchow
Rudolf and Rose Virchow in 1851
Virchow with his son Ernst and daughter Adele
The tomb of Rudolf and Rose Virchow at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof
Hospital – Campus Virchow Klinikum, Cardiology Center