List of Famous people with last name His

Wilhelm His

First Name Wilhelm

Last Name His

Born on December 19, 1863

Died on November 10, 1934 (aged 70)

Born in Switzerland, Basel-Stadt

Wilhelm His Jr. was a Swiss cardiologist and anatomist, son of Wilhelm His Sr..

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Wilhelm His

First Name Wilhelm

Last Name His

Born on July 9, 1831

Died on May 1, 1904 (aged 72)

Born in Switzerland, Basel-Stadt

Wilhelm His Sr. was a Swiss anatomist and professor who invented the microtome. By treating animal flesh with acids and salts to harden it and then slicing it very thinly with the microtome, scientists were able to further research the organization and function of tissues and cells in a microscope.

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