Hubertus Strughold, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hubertus Strughold

German scientist

Date of Birth: 15-Jun-1898

Place of Birth: Hamm, Free State of Prussia, Germany

Date of Death: 25-Sep-1986

Profession: engineer, university teacher, physiologist, military physician

Nationality: United States, Germany

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Hubertus Strughold (June 15, 1898 – September 25, 1986) was a German-born physiologist and prominent medical researcher.
Beginning in 1935 he served as chief of aeromedical research for the Luftwaffe, holding this position throughout World War II.
In 1947 he was brought to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip and held a series of high-ranking medical positions with both the US Air Force and NASA. For his role in pioneering the study of the physical and psychological effects of manned spaceflight he became known as "The Father of Space Medicine".
Following his death, Strughold's activities in Germany during World War II came under greater scrutiny and allegations surrounding his involvement in Nazi-era human experimentation greatly diminished his reputation.