Vojtech Alexander
Austro-Hungarian radiologist of Slovak ethnicity
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Vojtech Alexander (Hungarian: Alexander Béla; 31 May 1857 – 15 January 1916) was a Slovak radiologist.[1] He was one of the most influential radiologists in the world.
Born31 May 1857
Died15 January 1916 (aged 58)
AlmamaterUniversity of Budapest
Knownforradioactivity, tuberculosis
Vojtech Alexander | |
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| Born | 31 May 1857 |
| Died | 15 January 1916 (aged 58) |
| Alma mater | University of Budapest |
| Known for | radioactivity, tuberculosis |
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| Fields | physics, chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Budapest |
He was the first university lecturer on radiology in the Kingdom of Hungary. Among his many achievements, he described the development of tuberculosis. He was the owner of the first X-ray apparatus in Slovakia and wrote poems in Slovak.
