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Josef Charvát

Czech academic and doctor (1897-1984) · Czechia · On the map · Academics · Died at 86

Josef Charvát was a Czech medical doctor and endocrinologist. He played a significant role in the development of Czech endocrinology. Charvát graduated from the grammar school with honours before studying at Charles University.

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1984Died31 January 19841969Named Rector of Charles UniversityOffice1 January 1969 to 1 January 1970Honorary Doctor of Comenius UniversityAward1968Léon Bernard Foundation PrizeAward1897Born6 August 1897

Awards

Honorary Doctor of Comenius University1969
Léon Bernard Foundation Prize1968

About this person

After World War I, he founded the 9th old scout troop and became a leader in the Union of Scouts. During World War II, Charvát was arrested by the Gestapo for resistance activity and imprisoned in several concentration camps. After the war, he founded the internal clinic at Charles University and became its head until 1970. Charvát was the founder of Czech endocrinology and also made contributions in the fields of stress, immunology, and medical cybernetics.

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Country
Czechia
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1984 · aged 86