Robert Koch

Robert Koch

physician Germany

Robert Koch was a pioneering German physician and microbiologist whose discovery of the tuberculosis bacillus in 1882 laid the foundation for modern bacteriology and infectious disease treatment. His work in isolating the Mycobacterium tuberculosis not only advanced the understanding of tuberculosis but also earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1905, making significant contributions to public health and the field of microbiology.

Born on Dec 11, 1843 (182 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,211
Power
311$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ecuador 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 17,643,060 15,627 $108,000 96$
Romania 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 19,237,691 16,584 $250,000 216$
Totals 2 36,880,751 32,211 $358,000 312$
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