Albrecht von Graefe Scientist

Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Albrecht von Gräfe, often Anglicized to Graefe (May 22, 1828 – July 20, 1870), was a Prussian pioneer of German ophthalmology. Graefe was born in Finkenheerd, Brandenburg, the son of Karl Ferdinand von Graefe (1787-1840). He was the father of the far right politician Albrecht von Graefe (1868-1933).

Personal facts

Birth date	May 22, 1828
Birth place	Brieskow-Finkenheerd , Province of Brandenburg
Nationality	Germany
Date of death	July 20, 1870
Place of death	Berlin , Province of Brandenburg
Education	Humboldt University of Berlin
Known for	Glaucoma