Medicine · XX century · Trebinje
Drago Perović
1888 — 1968 · lived 80 years
Medical doctor, anatomist and professor who was one founding members of the Faculty of Medicine at University of Zagreb. He founded the anatomical institute in Zagreb. Born in Trebinje, he completed high school studied in Mostar and studied medicine in Vienna, graduating 1913 with “Sub auspiciis Imperatoris" (highest achievement). As a researcher he focused on the inner ear, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses where he made enormous contributions. He was the rector of the University of Zagreb 1925-26 and a member of numerous academies of arts and science.
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