Jean-Martin Charcot
French neurologist (1825–1893) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Martin Charcot (/ʃɑːrˈkoʊ/; French: [ʃaʁko]; 29 November 1825 – 16 August 1893) was a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology.[1] He was known as "the founder of modern neurology".[2] He discovered many diseases such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and Charcot disease (better known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, motor neurone disease, or Lou Gehrig disease).
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Jean-Martin Charcot | |
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Born | (1825-11-29)29 November 1825 |
Died | 16 August 1893(1893-08-16) (aged 67) |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Studying and discovering neurological diseases |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology |
Institutions | Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital |
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