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Peter Ludvig Panum

Danish physiologist (1820–1885).

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Life and work

The story behind the role.

Danish physiologist (1820–1885).

Peter Ludvig Panum (19 December 1820 – 2 May 1885) was a Danish physiologist and pathologist born on the island of Bornholm in Rønne. He founded studies in exercise physiology at the University of Copenhagen. The Panum Institute in Copenhagen is named in his honor.

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Achievements and distinctions

  1. 01

    Danish physiologist (1820–1885).

  2. 02

    Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog

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    Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog

  4. 04

    commander of the Order of the Dannebrog

Career and education

Employers and institutions

University of Copenhagen · Kiel University

Memberships

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences · Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

Leadership and official positions

rector

Education

University of Copenhagen

Fields of work

medicine

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