Vilém Weiss

1835–1891 (age 56)

Biography

Vilém Weiss (1835–1891) was a Czech physician who dedicated his professional life to medicine and the health of his community during the nineteenth century. He practiced during a period of significant advancement in medical science and the professionalization of healthcare in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Dr. Weiss's medical practice contributed to the wellbeing of those he served in Bohemia. His burial in the Vyšehrad cemetery reflects the respect accorded to medical professionals and intellectuals who advanced the welfare and knowledge of their society.