Gunther von Hagens

Gunther von Hagens

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Gunther von Hagens is a German anatomist best known for inventing the process of plastination, which preserves biological tissues for educational and exhibition purposes. He is the founder of the 'Körperwelten' exhibition, which has toured worldwide, showcasing preserved human bodies and raising questions about the ethics of displaying human remains.

Born on Jan 17, 1945 (81 years old)

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Denmark Denmark: Gunther von Hagens was a German scientist and artist known for his controversial exhibitions of human bodies. 5

Politiken: Hans udstillinger af lig delte vandene. Nu er han selv død

Paraguay Paraguay: Gunther von Hagens, known for his human cadaver exhibitions, passed away on July 24, 2026, at the age of 81. 7

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967: Muere Gunther von Hagens, polémico anatomista creador de los cuerpos plastinados - Ciencia

Germany Germany: Gunther von Hagens was the inventor of the 'Körperwelten' exhibitions, which showcased preserved human bodies. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: „Körperwelten“-Erfinder Gunther von Hagens ist tot und wird zum Plastinat werden - Panorama

Germany Germany: Gunther von Hagens, the inventor of the 'Body Worlds' exhibitions, has passed away. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend – Nachrichten vom 27. Juli 2026 - Politik

Slovenia Slovenia: Gunther von Hagens was the creator of the process of plastination and known for his Body Worlds exhibitions. 8

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Umrl je Gunther von Hagens, znan kot dr. Smrt

Czech Republic Czech Republic: Gunther von Hagens was known for his work in preserving and exhibiting human bodies. 7

Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES): Zemřel německý anatom von Hagens, konzervoval a vystavoval lidská těla

Denmark Denmark: Gunther von Hagens was a German artist known for his controversial exhibitions of human bodies. 6

Politiken: Tysk kunstner kendt for udstilling af lig er død

Switzerland Switzerland: Gunther von Hagens was a German medic and body preparator known for his 'Body Worlds' exhibitions. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Leichenpräparator Gunther von Hagens gestorben

Germany Germany: Gunther von Hagens was known for inventing the technique of plastination and for his controversial exhibition 'Körperwelten'. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Leichenplastinator Gunther von Hagens ist tot - Panorama

San Marino San Marino: Gunther von Hagens is the creator of the 'Body Worlds' exhibitions and developed the process of plastination. 5

San Marino RTV (News): Comitato di Bioetica invita a riflettere, inquietanti ipotesi conducono fino in Cina