Johann Christian Metzig

Johann Christian Heinrich Metzig (20 May 1804 – 1 October 1868) was a German physician born in Schwerin an der Warthe.

He studied medicine in Berlin, and following graduation remained in the city as a military doctor (1826–1831).

After a stint as a garrison doctor at Strzalkow, near Wreschen, he was transferred to Lissa, where he served as a military physician.

In 1848 Metzig began openly working for greater autonomy for the Polish people, proposing the creation of an independent state with its own parliament, constitution and university.

When the military decided to transfer him to Glogau, Metzig refused the move, choosing to stay in Lissa, where he opened a private medical practice.