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Rudolf Virchow
German pathologist and statesman Rudolf Virchow was one of the most prominent physicians of the 19th century.
During the Franco-German War, Rudolf Virchow contributed to medical care by focusing his efforts on the logistical and structural aspects of military medicine. Rather than engaging in direct political opposition during the conflict, he dedicated himself to the establishment of military hospitals and the equipping of hospital trains to transport the wounded. Notably, he personally led the first of these hospital trains to the front lines to assist in the care of soldiers.1