Heinrich Koppel

Estonian medical scientist

Heinrich Koppel

Heinrich Koppel (also Henrik Koppel; 29 December 1863 Tõnuküla, Uusna Parish – 14 December 1944 Tallinn) was an Estonian medical scientist and activist. He is considered one of the founders of Estonian-language higher education.[1]

In 1890 he graduated from Tartu University.[1]

In 1903 he established the magazine Tervis ('Health').[1]

From 1920 to 1928 he was the rector of Tartu University.[1]

Awards:

* 1934: Order of the Estonian Red Cross, I class.[2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d Eesti entsüklopeedia 14: Eesti elulood. Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus, 2000. Page 178
2. ^ "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Heinrich Koppel". www.president.ee. Retrieved 19 June 2021.