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Feb 09, 1863 Bærum, Akershus, Norway Died on 10 Apr 1943 (aged 80) Aquarius
Carl Looft - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About Carl Looft
- Carl Looft (né Knutsen; 9 February 1863 – 10 April 1943) was a Norwegian physician, and among the first pediatricians in Norway. He was born in Bærum to physician Carl August Knutsen and Margery Henriette Caroline Louise Thaulow, and was a grandson of Heinrich Arnold Thaulow.
- In 1892 he married Sofie Bolette Gran.Looft graduated as cand.med.
- in 1889.
- His thesis from 1897 was a treatment of mental disability among children.
- From 1890 to 1940 he practiced as pediatrician in Bergen.
- In addition to his work as physician, he was responsible for a series of epidemiological investigations among children.
- Among his conclusions was that appropriate nutrition during pregnancy and infancy was an important factor for the mental development of the children.
