Johan Fredrik Thaulow
Norwegian physician and Army officer
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Johan Fredrik Thaulow (22 May 1840 – 24 April 1912) was a Norwegian physician and Army officer.
Born22 May 1840
Died24 April 1912 (aged 71)
OccupationsPhysician
Military officer
Military officer
KnownforChairman of the Norwegian Red Cross
Johan Fredrik Thaulow | |
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A portrait of Wilhelm Holter - Johan | |
| Born | 22 May 1840 |
| Died | 24 April 1912 (aged 71) |
| Occupations | Physician Military officer |
| Known for | Chairman of the Norwegian Red Cross |
| Children | Carl Thaulow |
| Father | Moritz Christian Julius Thaulow |
| Relatives | Frits Thaulow (cousin) |
He was born in Christiania[1] to chemistry professor Moritz Christian Julius Thaulow. He was a nephew of chemist Harald Thaulow, and a cousin of painter Frits Thaulow.[2] From 1889 to 1909 he headed the medical service of the Norwegian Army, eventually with the title of lieutenant general. He chaired the Norwegian Red Cross from 1889 to 1905.[1]