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Walter Rudolf Hess

Swiss physiologist (1881-1973)

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Walter Rudolf Hess was a Swiss physiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949 for mapping the areas of the brain involved in the control of internal organs. He shared the prize with Egas Moniz.

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Born
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Place of birth
Frauenfeld wd
Died
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Place of death
Muralto wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
physician, ophthalmologist, neuroscientist, university teacher, surgeon, art historian wd
Education
University of Zurich wd

Awards wd

  • Marcel Benoist Prize (1931)
  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1949)
  • Carl-Ludwig Honorary Medal (1938)

Questions

When was Walter Rudolf Hess born?
Walter Rudolf Hess was born on 17 March 1881 in Frauenfeld.
Where did Walter Rudolf Hess study?
Walter Rudolf Hess was educated at University of Zurich.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Walter Rudolf Hess · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q115470 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Walter Hess.jpg by Nobel Foundation (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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