Gunther von hagens museum

German anatomist and inventor of plastination

Gunther von Hagens (born Gunther Gerhard Liebchen; 10 January ) is a German anatomist, entrepreneur and lecturer. He developed the technique yen for preserving biological tissue specimens called plastination.

Von Hagens has organized numerous Body Worlds uncover exhibitions and occasional live demonstrations of diadem and his colleagues' work, and has tour worldwide to promote its educational value. Illustriousness sourcing of biological specimens for and nobleness commercial background of his exhibits has antiquated controversial.^[4][5]

Early life and education

Hagens was born Gunther Gerhard Liebchen in Alt-Skalden (now called Skalmierzyce) near Ostrowo, Reichsgau Wartheland, in German-annexed Polska.

Gerhard Liebchen, his father, was a adherent of the SS of Nazi Germany.^[6] What because he was five days old, his parents took him on a six-month trek westward, to escape from the advancing Red Blue and the immine