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N B Nordlander

Publications and source records attributed to N B Nordlander.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2001

[Virchow and the cancer of Frederick III].

Friedrich Wilhelm, born 1831, was the eldest son of Wilhelm I, king of Prussia 1861 and the first German emperor 1871. He was educated in European culture and decided liberal in his political way of thinking and came in opposition to his father, the soldier-king and to the "iron-chancellor" Bismarck, who had the dominant influence over his father and over German politics. One of Friedrich Wilhelms political sympathizer was Rudolf Virchow, the great pathologist, who was also a liberal member of parliament in Prussia and later in Germany. He opposed Bismarcks war-policy, argued in favour of a peaceful unifying of Germany and fought for parliamentary influence on politics and the responsibility of ministers to parliament. Friedrich Wilhelm was doomed to remain crown prince without influence for most of his life, since his father lived unto 91 years of age. The year before he succeeded his father as emperor Friedrich III, he became hoarse and the doctors i.e., the English laryngologist Mackenzie inspected his vocal cords and took a biopsy, which Virchow diagnosed as a benignant inflammatory reaction. Later on it became apparent that the crown prince suffered from cancer. He declined a radical operation as too risky but was soon compelled to have a tracheotomy performed, when he was on the point of being choked by the cancer. During his 99 days as emperor he could only communicate by writing, and he had not power enough left to fulfill his intention to dismiss Bismarck and initiate a liberal policy, including friendship with England - his beloved wife was the eldest daughter of queen Victoria. After his death his son, emperor Wilhelm II, took a quite different course, that led to World War I. If Friedrich III had been a less intensive smoker and not developed cancer, world history might have taken a different course.

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PubMed1999

[Gustaf Retzius, anatomist, poet, intriguer].

Born in 1842 in a family of medical professors, Retzius was himself appointed professor in histology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm 1877. His research in anatomy and anthropology resulted in several big theses on human cranies, brain anatomy, hearing organs in the animal series, and anatomy of the retina. He acquired the famous newspaper Aftonbladet, founded by the father of his wife Anna Hierta. As editor he was initially liberal and when Strindberg was accused of indecency, he defended him. Later on he became reactionary and as a member of the Swedish Academy he fought against the modern currents in literature and art. He was a generous donor to the academics and societies to which he belonged. He wrote poetry of rather dubious quality. He was estimated in the scientific societies but was often ridiculed in newspapers and magazines.

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PubMed1997

[The crazy king].

The English king Georg III (1738-1820) was a dutiful sovereign, a loving family man, a good rider and sportsman, temperate in drink and food, refusing the orgies of his contemporaries. He patronized science and was a dedicated collector of book and pictures. In spite of his healthy living he four times after the age of 50 suffered from periods of illness, causing political crises. His symptoms were confusion, pains and discoloured urine. Each time he completely recovered after 3-4 months. These enigmatic fits have now been diagnosed as porphyria. Reference is given to the outstanding research by Swedish scientists regarding this disease.

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