Niels Ryberg Finsen M.D.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1903

Physician. Founder, phototherapy in dermatology. Lupus vulgaris treatment. Researched salt. Despite having Niemann-Pick disease, strong willed, persevering.

Denmark early education - Rector: "Niels is a very nice boy. His gifts are small; he’s devoid of energy." Cause: fagging for older pupils. Moved to Iceland school; succeeded despite not knowing language.

Honoring Finsen

Finsen Medical Light Institute, later Finsen Institute and now Finsen Laboratory, Copenhagen, Denmark conducts cancer research.

Finsen Medal and Lecture. International Union of Photobiology.

Finsen stamp Faroe Islands

Niels Ryberg Finsen Centenary Danish stamp. issued on August 1, 1960, Scott No. 377, Facit No. 410.

Finsen stamp first day cover. Copenhagen,Denmark. August 1, 1960.

Finsen stamp first day cover. Copenhagen,Denmark. August 1, 1960.

Finsen stamp first day cover. Copenhagen, Denmark. August 1, 1960.

Finsen stamp first day cover. Copenhagen,Denmark. August 1, 1960.

Swedish stamp. Some 1903 Nobel Laureates: Svante Arrhenius for Chemistry, Niels Ryberg Finsen for Medicine and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson for Literature.

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