in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light radiation, whereby he has opened a new avenue for medical science.
Background
1860-1904
Place of Birth: Thorshavn, Faroe Islands (Denmark)
Residence: Denmark
Education: University of Copenhagen
Affiliation: University of Copenhagen (teaching anatomy); Finsen Medical Light Institute (Copenhagen)
Discovered the curative power of different colors of light, and founded phototherapy
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