title: [The commencement of radiology in Iceland: the pioneer.].
abstract: This essay deals with the pioneering work of Dr. Gunnlaugur Claessen (1881-1948), who introduced radiology into Iceland under very adverse conditions in 1914. His lifelong work and progress as a leader and teacher within that field is described. Dr Claessen was the founder and first chief of the Roentgen-Department of Landspitalinn University Hospital, from 1930 till his death.
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authors.lastname: Brekkan