Heinrich Koppel
Heinrich Koppel
Heinrich Koppel (also Henrik Koppel; 29 December 1863 Tõnuküla, Uusna Parish – 14 December 1944 Tallinn) was an Estonian medical scientist and activist. He is considered one of the founders of Estonian-language higher education.[1]
In 1890 he graduated from Tartu University.[1]
In 1903 he established the magazine Tervis ('Health').[1]
From 1920 to 1928 he was the rector of Tartu University.[1]
Awards:
- 1934: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, I class.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Eesti entsüklopeedia 14: Eesti elulood. Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus, 2000. Page 178
- ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Heinrich Koppel". www.president.ee. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
Categories:
- 1863 births
- 1944 deaths
- Estonian physicians
- 20th-century Estonian scientists
- University of Tartu alumni
- Rectors of the University of Tartu
- People from Viljandi Parish