Aleksander Paldrok
Estonian medical scientist
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Aleksander Paldrok (until 1936 Paldrock;[1] 16 May 1871 – 1 July 1944 Kuressaare) was an Estonian medical scientist and military personnel (Major-General).[1][2]
In 1896 he graduated from Tartu University in medicine.[2]
On his initiative, on 7 September 1919 the department of dermatovenerology was opened at Tartu University.[2]
He was specialized on skin and venereal diseases. Especially acclaimed was his publications about leprosy. In total he published over 100 scientific publications.[2]
Awards:
- 1938: Order of the White Star, II class.[1]
