The Most Influential Scientists in the Development of Public Health (2): Rudolf Ludwig Virchow (1821-1902)

Abstract

Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow (1821-1902) was a German doctor, anthropologist, pathologist, prehistorian, biologist, writer, editor, and politician, known for his advancement of public health (1-4). He is known as “the father of modern pathology” because his work helped to discredit humourism, bringing more science to medicine (1). He is also known as the founder of Social medicine and Veterinary pathology, and to his colleagues, the “Pope of medicine” (2).