Jean-Martin Charcot
French neurologist (1825–1893)
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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Born | |
Died | 16 August 1893 | (aged 67)
Nationality | French |
Known for | Studying and discovering neurological diseases |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology |
Institutions | Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital |
References
change- ↑ Enerson, Ole Daniel. "Jean-Martin Charcot". Who Named It?. Retrieved 13 October 2008.
- ↑ Lamberty (2007), p. 5