Johann Friedrich Goercke, (also Gehrcke) (3 May 1750 – 30 June 1822) was a Prussian Army surgeon and author.
Johann Friedrich Goercke | |
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| Born | 3 May 1750 |
| Died | 30 June 1822 |
| Other names | Johann Gehrcke |
| Occupation | Army surgeon |
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Early life and career
editGoercke was born in Sorquitten, East Prussia (today Sorkwity, Poland) and became the personal physician of Friedrich II of Prussia. He founded the Pépinière, the first academy for Prussian Army Surgeons in 1795 and became the Chairman of the Prussian Army Medical Corps and the Berlin Charité in 1797.[1]
After the foundation of the University of Berlin in 1809 he became the head of its military surgery section.
Personal life
editGoercke died in Potsdam.
References
edit- ^ history of the Charité[permanent dead link] (in German)