Johann Gottlieb Walter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Johann Gottlieb Walter
|
|
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1734 |
| Died | 4 January 1818 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | work in human anatomy, large sample collection |
Johann Gottlieb Walter was an important German doctor who lived a long time ago. He was an expert in human anatomy, which is the study of the human body and how it's built. He was born on July 1, 1734, and passed away on January 4, 1818.
Contents
Early Life and Studies
Johann Gottlieb Walter was born in a city called Königsberg. He went to school there and also in Berlin. He learned a lot from two famous teachers, Johann Friedrich Meckel von Hemsbach and Johann Nathanael Lieberkühn. In 1757, he earned his medical degree from a university in Frankfurt (Oder).
Becoming a Professor
After one of his teachers, Meckel, passed away, Walter became a professor of anatomy in Berlin. This happened in 1774. Being a professor meant he taught students all about the human body.
Walter's Amazing Collection
Walter was very dedicated to his work. He started and built up a huge collection of anatomical samples. These were like special exhibits that showed different parts of the human body. It was a bit like a museum!
A Museum for Everyone
His collection became so important that the state bought it for a lot of money. It cost 100,000 Thaler, which was a huge sum back then. This amazing collection then became the start of the anatomical-zoological museum of the Berlin Academy. It helped many other students and doctors learn about anatomy for years to come.
Walter spent his life studying and teaching about the human body. He passed away in Berlin.
