What is Basil Hirschowitz's middle name?
Isaac
What is Basil Hirschowitz's full name?
Basil Isaac Hirschowitz
Basil Hirschowitz date of birth:
May 29, 1929
How old was Basil Hirschowitz when died?
83
Where was Basil Hirschowitz born?
Bethal, South Africa
When did Basil Hirschowitz die?
January 19, 2013
What color is Basil Hirschowitz's hair?
Grey
Is Basil Hirschowitz gay or straight?
Straight
What is Basil Hirschowitz's ethnicity?
White
What is Basil Hirschowitz nationality?
American
Where did Basil Hirschowitz go to university?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
What is Basil Hirschowitz's occupation?
Teacher
Basil Hirschowitz claim to fame:
Flexible Fiberoptic Endoscope
Short Biography
Basil Isaac Hirschowitz (29 May 1925 – 19 January 2013) was an academic gastroenterologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) best known in the field for having invented an improved optical fiber which allowed the creation of a useful flexible endoscope. This invention revolutionized the practice of gastroenterology and also was a key invention in optical fiber communication in multiple industries.