Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran
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Summary
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran was born on June 18, 1845[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 18, 1922[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a microbiologist[5], parasitologist[6], botanist[7], researcher[8], and bacteriologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (795 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Sophie-Marie Pidancet[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: physician[14]
- Field of work: malaria[15], medicine[16]
- Employer: Pasteur Institute[17], French Defence Health service[18]
- Educated at: Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], Faculté de médecine de Strasbourg[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Émile Küss[21]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22], Cothenius Medal[23], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], Edward Jenner Medal[26]
- Member of: Royal Society[27], French Academy of Sciences[28], Société zoologique de France[29], Académie Nationale de Médecine[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran[32]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[33]
- Family name: Laveran[34]
- Given name: Charles[35], Alphonse[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran[37]
- Commons gallery: Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran[38]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[39], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Name in native language: Alphonse Laveran[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran include Laveran[44], a lunar crater[45].
Why It Matters
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He is credited with the discovery of malaria[48], a class of disease[49]. Entities named for him include Laveran[44], a lunar crater[45].
FAQs
Where was Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran born?
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran die?
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran married to?
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran's spouses include Sophie-Marie Pidancet[12].
What did Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran do for work?
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran worked as a microbiologist[5], parasitologist[6], botanist[7], researcher[8], and bacteriologist[9].
Where did Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran go to school?
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19] and Faculté de médecine de Strasbourg[20].
What awards did Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[22], Cothenius Medal[23], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[24], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
What did Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran discover?
Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran is credited as discoverer of malaria[48].