Julius Vincenz von Krombholz
Czech physician and mycologist
Died when: 60 years 317 days (730 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Julius Vincenz von Krombholz (19 December 1782 – 1 November 1843) was a physician and mycologist born in Oberpolitz (today Horní Police, Czech Republic), northern Bohemia.
He studied medicine at the University of Prague, receiving his doctorate in 1814.In 1828 he was appointed professor of special pathology and therapy.
At Prague, he used his influence to help the penniless August Carl Joseph Corda (1809–1849) get admitted to the university.In 1831 he was named rector of the university.
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