Johann Christian Stark (January 13, 1753 – January 11 1811) was a German physician and obstetrician born in Oßmannstedt. His nephew, also named Johann Christian Stark (1769-1837) was a noted obstetrician. He earned his doctorate in 1777 from the University of Jena, where in 1779 he became an associate professor. At Jena he was director of a health institute and subdirector of maternity hospital services.

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  • Johann Christian Stark (January 13, 1753 – January 11 1811) was a German physician and obstetrician born in Oßmannstedt. His nephew, also named Johann Christian Stark (1769-1837) was a noted obstetrician. He earned his doctorate in 1777 from the University of Jena, where in 1779 he became an associate professor. At Jena he was director of a health institute and subdirector of maternity hospital services. Known as an outstanding clinical teacher, one of his better-known students was Adam Elias von Siebold (1775-1828). In addition he was a physician to the Weimar Ducal Court, in particular Anna Amalia and Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, and was also the doctor of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. In 1787 he became editor of the first obstetric-gynecological journal, Archivs für Geburtshilfe, Frauenzimmer und Neugeborener Kinder Krankheiten. He also published works in the fields of pharmacology and pediatrics, and was the author of a treatise on the history of tetanus. Additionally, he is credited with making modifications to a number of obstetrical instruments and devices.
  • Johann Christian Stark war ein deutscher Gynäkologe, Psychiater und Hochschullehrer.
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  • Johann Christian Stark (January 13, 1753 – January 11 1811) was a German physician and obstetrician born in Oßmannstedt. His nephew, also named Johann Christian Stark (1769-1837) was a noted obstetrician. He earned his doctorate in 1777 from the University of Jena, where in 1779 he became an associate professor. At Jena he was director of a health institute and subdirector of maternity hospital services.
  • Johann Christian Stark war ein deutscher Gynäkologe, Psychiater und Hochschullehrer.
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  • Johann Christian Stark (the Elder)
  • Johann Christian Stark der Ältere
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