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Leonhard Ludwig Finke (1747–1837) was a German physician, known for his contributions to
Finke's major work was ''Versuch einer allgemeinen medicinisch-praktischen Geographie'' (3 volumes, 1792–95). It was the first work of medical geography with a world-wide scope. He was influenced by
medical geography
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Life
He was born 24 October 1747 in Westerkappeln. He studied medicine from 1769 in the University of Halle, obtaining there in 1772 his doctorate with the dissertation ''De salubritate febrium in morbis chronicis''. :de:s:ADB:Finke, Leonhard Ludwig Finke worked as doctor and obstetrician first in Lengerich, Westphalia, and later in Cassel. In 1776 he was employed in Tecklenburg as medical officer and instructor in midwifery. From 1802 he worked in the same capacity in Lingen, remaining there until his death.Works
Finke's major work was ''Versuch einer allgemeinen medicinisch-praktischen Geographie'' (3 volumes, 1792–95). It was the first work of medical geography with a world-wide scope. He was influenced by Johann Peter Frank
Johann Peter Frank (19 March 1745 – 24 April 1821) was a German physician and hygienist.
Biography
He was born in Rodalben. His first studies were in theology. He then studied medicine at the Universities of Strasbourg and Heidelberg, and earn ...
, and encouraged by James Lind. In turn, Finke influenced August Hirsch
August Hirsch (4 October 1817, Danzig – 28 January 1894, Berlin) was a German physician and medical historian.
Biography
He practiced in Danzig after studying at Berlin and Leipzig. In recognition of his studies on malarial fever and his work ...
, and was a precursor of Humboldtian medicine. Finke worked on an unpublished nosological map. It was based on the same principles as the zoological maps of Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann, but with indigenous diseases instead of animals.
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Finke, Leonhard Ludwig 1747 births 1837 deaths 18th-century German physicians German geographers University of Halle alumni German obstetricians People from Steinfurt (district)