Renate Wilson (born Renate Fischer, 20 April 1930 - 7 December 2008) was a social and medical historian and former German film actress.

Acting career

She appeared in seven films from 1949 to 1957.

Filmography

Career in history

In the 1960s, Wilson moved to the United States. She was a

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and went on to obtain a PhD in history from the

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in 1988. She became known for her work on the influence of German emigrants on medicine and pharmacy in the United States.

Death and legacy

Wilson died on 7 December 2008.

References

External links

* 1930 births 2008 deaths Actresses from Berlin German film actresses {{Germany-actor-stub