Caption
The Rudolf Virchow Monument, erected in 1910, is a historic work of art by Fritz Klimsch depicting humanity's struggle against disease. Medicine, research, science, Rudolf Virchow. Rudolf Ludwig Karl Virchow (13 October 1821, Schivelbein, Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia – 5 September 1902, Berlin) was a German doctor and renowned pathologist. He worked at the Charité in Berlin. He was also active as a liberal politician. He was a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and the German Reichstag. He campaigned for better hygiene, clean water and public health. He is famous for his saying: ‘omnis cellula e cellula' (every cell arises from a cell) . His major achievements include research into leukaemia and the development of thrombosis. Karlplatz, 10117 Berlin (near the Charité and the Kronprinzenbrücke), Berlin, Germany
Date
Jul 15, 2026
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Photo12/ImageBROKER/Fotothek Mai Leipzig
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BRK26J42_015
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