Johann Georg Roederer
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Johann Georg Roederer was a German physician and obstetrician who was a native of Strasbourg
. He was father-in-law to historian
August Ludwig von Schlözer
(1735–1809).
Roederer studied medicine at Leiden, Paris
and London
, and afterwards was a pupil at the midwifery
school in Strasbourg under Johann Jakob Fried (1689–1769). Through a recommendation from Albrecht von Haller
(1708–1777), he was appointed the first professor of obstetrics
at the University of Göttingen in 1751 by George II
, the British monarch and elector of Hanover
.
Among his written works was a 1753 publication on the "elements of obstetrics" titled Elementa artis obstetriciae in usum auditorum, and a treatise involving observations made with Carl Gottlieb Wagler (1731–1778) concerning the typhoid epidemic at Göttingen
(1757–1763). In 1757, Roederer was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
and was also a member of Académie Royale de Chirurgie. He died in Paris on April 4, 1763 at the age of 36. After his death, his position at Göttingen was filled by Heinrich August Wrisberg
(1739–1808).
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
. He was father-in-law to historian
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
August Ludwig von Schlözer
August Ludwig von Schlözer
August Ludwig von Schlözer was a German historian who laid foundations for the critical study of Russian history.-Early career:...
(1735–1809).
Roederer studied medicine at Leiden, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and London
London
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, and afterwards was a pupil at the midwifery
Midwifery
Midwifery is a health care profession in which providers offer care to childbearing women during pregnancy, labour and birth, and during the postpartum period. They also help care for the newborn and assist the mother with breastfeeding....
school in Strasbourg under Johann Jakob Fried (1689–1769). Through a recommendation from Albrecht von Haller
Albrecht von Haller
Albrecht von Haller was a Swiss anatomist, physiologist, naturalist and poet.-Early life:He was born of an old Swiss family at Bern. Prevented by long-continued ill-health from taking part in boyish sports, he had the more opportunity for the development of his precocious mind...
(1708–1777), he was appointed the first professor of obstetrics
Obstetrics
Obstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
at the University of Göttingen in 1751 by George II
George II of Great Britain
George II was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death.George was the last British monarch born outside Great Britain. He was born and brought up in Northern Germany...
, the British monarch and elector of Hanover
Electorate of Hanover
The Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg was the ninth Electorate of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation...
.
Among his written works was a 1753 publication on the "elements of obstetrics" titled Elementa artis obstetriciae in usum auditorum, and a treatise involving observations made with Carl Gottlieb Wagler (1731–1778) concerning the typhoid epidemic at Göttingen
Göttingen
Göttingen is a university town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Göttingen. The Leine river runs through the town. In 2006 the population was 129,686.-General information:...
(1757–1763). In 1757, Roederer was elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences or Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien is one of the Royal Academies of Sweden. The Academy is an independent, non-governmental scientific organization which acts to promote the sciences, primarily the natural sciences and mathematics.The Academy was founded on 2...
and was also a member of Académie Royale de Chirurgie. He died in Paris on April 4, 1763 at the age of 36. After his death, his position at Göttingen was filled by Heinrich August Wrisberg
Heinrich August Wrisberg
Heinrich August Wrisberg was an anatomist. He also published under the Latinized version of his name as Henricus Augustus Wrisberg.-Education:...
(1739–1808).