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Gleb von Anrep

Born  1890
Died  1955

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Lebanese physiologist, 1890-1955.

Biography of Gleb von Anrep

Lebanese physiologist in Britain.

We thank Robet Linton for information submitted.

Bibliography

  • Gleb von Anrep, F.R.S. Obituary.
    Journal of Neurophysiology, 1955, 18: 204-204.
  • A. M. Edwards:
    Gleb von Anrep.
    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, London, June 1998, 91 (6): 345.
  • A. Baraka:
    Gleb von Anrep (1890-1955). Professor of Physiology at King Fouad I (Cairo) University (1932-1952). A major pillar among twentieth century physiologists.
    Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology, Beirut, 2000, 15 (5): 459-461.

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