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Hermann Snellen

Dutch ophthalmologist (1834-1908).

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Lived73 years1834–1908

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Hermann Snellen was a Dutch ophthalmologist. Born on 19 February 1834 in Zeist, Snellen died on 18 January 1908 in Utrecht at the age of 73.

Positions held include rector of Utrecht University. Snellen studied at Utrecht University.

With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Hermann Snellen is No. 77,239 in the People and Position Index.

Born
19 February 1834, Zeist
Died
18 January 1908, Utrecht (aged 73)
Country
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Known as
Physician, ophthalmologist, university teacher
Field
Science
Education
Utrecht University
Languages
Dutch
Wikipedia editions
21

Did you know

73

Lived to 73.

19 Feb

Shares a birthday with Nicolaus Copernicus and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

2

Two people in the Index born in Zeist, with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.

21

Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. —Rector of Utrecht University

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