Matthias Macher

Matthias Macher (also Mathias) (born January 8, 1793 in Oisnitz , Styria , † June 27, 1876 in Graz ) was an Austrian physician and writer . Several medical and medical history works come from him . In addition, he also published political treatises , contributions to Styrian history and poems.

Macher initially worked as a district physician in Mariazell from 1828 , but moved to Hartberg a year later . From 1850 to 1865 he worked as a district doctor in Stainz .

Works

• The cold water sanatorium in St. Radegund am Schöckel near Graz. A guide for spa guests. Vienna 1868
• The louder hot baths (akratotherms) of the Duchy of Styria, Neuhaus, Topolschiz etc. together with a description of the cold-water sanatorium in St. Radegund am Schöckel near Graz. Graz 1867
• Medical-statistical topography of the Duchy of Styria: winning award script. Graz 1860
• Guide to excursions on the Graz-Köflacher Railway. [Illustr.] Graz 1860, [reprint.]. Graz 1860 (reprint Graz 1991)
• Overview of the medicinal waters and natural curiosities of the Duchy of Styria . Vienna-Graz 1858
• The pilgrim to the jubilee of the 7th century. the foundation of the place of grace Maria Zell in Styria in 1157. A historical topographical representation of this place of pilgrimage. 3rd edition Vienna 1857
• The new Methuselah, or live long and stay healthy without a doctor and medicine: a practical guide based on many years of experience ... to achieve ... health ...; A treasure for every family…; Two parts in one volume. Vienna 1854
• Handbook of the emperor. royal Sanitary laws and ordinances with special reference to the inner Austrian provinces. 1. From the oldest times to the end of 1812. Vienna 1846
• The pharmacy system in the Austrian states: A description of the history of the pharmacy system, the rights and obligations of pharmacists and those doctors, surgeons and veterinarians who keep house pharmacies . - Vienna: Bauer & Dirnböck, 1840. Digitized edition of the University and State Library Düsseldorf
• Pastoral medicine: a brief pastoral anthropological diet and medicine with special regard to the sanitary laws and ordinances in force in the Austro-Hungarian states. Leipzig 1838
• Manual of common surgery for surgeon apprentices and assistants: with special consideration of the laws and ordinances existing in the Austro-Hungarian states. Vienna 1836
• The medicinal waters in Hungary, Croatia and Illyria (etc.), which are close to the borders of Styria. Graz 1834
• The Römerbad next Tüffer in Steyermark is shown in physical and medical terms for spa guests. Graz 1826
• Physical and medical description of the Sauerbrunnen near Rohitsch in Steyermark, with instructions on how to use them at the sanatorium for spa guests. Vienna and Gratz 1823

literature

• Constantin von Wurzbach : Macher, Mathias . In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich . 16th part. Imperial-Royal Court and State Printing Office, Vienna 1867, p. 204 f. ( Digitized version ).
• Franz Ilwof :  Macher, Matthias . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 52, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1906, pp. 146-148.
• Slezak:  Maker Matthias. In: Austrian Biographical Lexicon 1815–1950 (ÖBL). Volume 5, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna 1972, p. 394.

Web links

• Literature by and about Matthias Macher in the catalog of the German National Library
• Works by and about Matthias Macher  in the German Digital Library

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