Rolf Niedergerke Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Rolf Niedergerke was a notable German physiologist and physician known for his pivotal role in the discovery of the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. He collaborated with Andrew Huxley and extended the works of Hugh Huxley and Jean Hanson, elucidating that muscle contraction results from the shortening of muscle fibers. After completing his MD in 1945, he shifted from clinical practice to research, joining Huxley at Cambridge University. Their landmark 1954 paper published in Nature laid the groundwork for understanding muscle mechanics.

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Meaning of the name - Rolf

fame, glory

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April 30, 1921 Facts

Generation Group

Rolf Niedergerke belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Mülheim an der Ruhr

Place of Death: London

Educated At: Charles University

Occupation: physiologist | physician

Employers: University College London

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.