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Louis Appia

Swiss-German surgeon, expert in military medicine, co-founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (1818–1898)

Louis Appia was born on October 13, 1818 in Hanau, Germany and died on March 1, 1898, aged 79.

Born

October 13, 1818

Louis Appia died aged 79.

Died: March 1, 1898

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Hanau, Germany
Professions
military physician, physician, surgeon, garibaldino
Citizenship
Switzerland

More about Louis Appia

Zodiac sign
Libra

Family

Child
Adolphe Appia

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Louis Appia died aged 79.

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Louis Appia’s recorded birthday is October 13.

Where was Louis Appia born?

Louis Appia was born in Hanau, Germany.

When did Louis Appia die?

Louis Appia died on March 1, 1898.