Johann Ritter von Oppolzer
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Johann Ritter von Oppolzer (August 4, 1808 -- April 16, 1871} was a Czech physician and father of astronomer Theodor von Oppolzer (1841–1886). He was a university professor at Prague, Leipzig and Vienna where he was appointed Rector in 1861.
Oppolzer was an advocate of holistic diagnostics and therapy in his approach to medicine. He was also a major influence in the career of renowned otologist Adam Politzer.
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- Vorlesungen über spezielle Pathologie u. Therapie, 2 vols., 1866/1872
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