Science · 1860–1904
Niels Ryberg Finsen — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 15 December 1860 · Died: 24 September 1904 · Age at death: 43
How old was Niels Ryberg Finsen when he died?
Niels Ryberg Finsen died aged 43. He was born on 15 December 1860 and died on 24 September 1904.
Danish physician who pioneered light therapy to treat skin diseases
Did you know?He suffered from a chronic illness for much of his life, which motivated his research into the healing properties of concentrated light.
Niels Ryberg Finsen (15 December 1860 – 24 September 1904) was a physician and scientist.
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- Age at death
- 43
- Years since death
- 122
- Born
- December 15, 1860 · Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
- Died
- September 24, 1904
- Nationality
- Danish
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Father
- Hannes Finsen
- Spouse
- Ingeborg Balslev
- Child
- Valgerda Finsen
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