Karl Landsteiner's biography

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  • Birth

    He was born on June 14, 1868, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, now part of modern-day Austria.
  • Discovery of the ABO Blood Group System

    This groundbreaking discovery transformed transfusion medicine and saved countless lives.
  • Professor at the University of Vienna

    He became a professor, allowing him to teach and conduct significant research in immunology and pathology.
  • His work on the Rh Factor

    He helped identify the Rh blood group system, further advancing our understanding of immunology and transfusion science.
  • Passed away

    He passed away on June 26, 1943, in New York City, at the age of 75. He had been living in the United States for several years, continuing his research in immunology