Karl von Mayer
1793–1866 (age 73)
Biography
Karl von Mayer (1793–1866) was a physician of German origin who practiced medicine in the Russian Empire during the 19th century. He represented the important role of foreign medical professionals in advancing healthcare and medical knowledge in Russia during this period.
Von Mayer was laid to rest at Volkovskoe Lutheran Cemetery, indicating his Protestant faith and his place within the German-speaking professional community in Russia. His seventy-three-year life reflected the contributions of foreign medical practitioners to Russian society.