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Niels Ryberg Finsen

Niels Ryberg Finsen
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Niels Ryberg Finsen was a physician and scientist. In 1903, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology "in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light radiation, whereby he has opened a new avenue for medical science."

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  1. Alicia Boole StottJune 8, 1860 – December 17, 1940
  2. Eduard BuchnerMay 20, 1860 – August 13, 1917
  3. Niels Ryberg Finsen (this page)December 15, 1860 – September 24, 1904
  4. Paul Gottlieb NipkowAugust 22, 1860 – August 24, 1940
  5. Paul Ulrich VillardSeptember 28, 1860 – January 13, 1934
  6. Vito VolterraMay 3, 1860 – October 11, 1940

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