Didier Raoult

French physician and microbiologist
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Summary

Didier Raoult is a human[1]. Born in Dakar[2], he… he was born on March 13, 1952[3]. He worked as a microbiologist[4] and infectious disease physician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (487 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dakar[2].
  • Didier Raoult was born on March 13, 1952[3].
  • Didier Raoult's father was André Raoult[7].
  • Didier Raoult's mother was Francine Le Gendre[8].
  • Didier Raoult was married to Natacha Raoult-Caïn[9].
  • A child of Didier Raoult was Magali Carcopino-Tusoli[10].
  • A child of Didier Raoult was Sacha Raoult[11].
  • A child of Didier Raoult was Lola Cohen[12].
  • Didier Raoult held citizenship in France[13].
  • Didier Raoult worked as a microbiologist[4].
  • Didier Raoult worked as an infectious disease physician[5].
  • Didier Raoult's field of work was clinical pathology[14].
  • Among Didier Raoult's employers was Aix-Marseille University[15].
  • Didier Raoult was employed by Méditerranée Infection Foundation[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Didier Raoult is Au-delà de l'affaire de la chloroquine[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Didier Raoult is Carnets de guerre - Covid-19 Tome 1[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Didier Raoult is Carnets de guerre - Covid-19 Tome 2[19].
  • Didier Raoult received the Inserm Grand Prix[20].
  • Didier Raoult received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[21].
  • Didier Raoult received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[22].
  • Didier Raoult received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Didier Raoult received the Grand Prix scientifique de la Fondation Louis D.[24].
  • Didier Raoult received the Commander of the National Order of the Lion[25].
  • Didier Raoult is recorded as male[26].
  • Didier Raoult's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Didier Raoult's place of birth was Dakar[2]. He was born on March 13, 1952[3]. His father was André Raoult[7]. His mother was Francine Le Gendre[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include microbiologist[4] and infectious disease physician[5]. Didier Raoult's field of work was clinical pathology[14]. Employers include Aix-Marseille University[15], a public research university[28], in France[29], founded in 2012[30], headquartered in Marseille[31] and Méditerranée Infection Foundation[16], a foundation[32], in France[33], founded in 2012[34], headquartered in Marseille[35]. Doctoral students include Andreas Stein[36]; Michel Drancourt[37], a bacteriologist[38]; Philippe Brouqui[39], a researcher[40], b. 1958[41]; Max Maurin[42], a researcher[43], b. 1962[44]; Bernard La Scola[45], a microbiologist[46], of France[47]; and Pierre-Édouard Fournier[48], a microbiologist[49], of France[50].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Au-delà de l'affaire de la chloroquine[17], Carnets de guerre - Covid-19 Tome 1[18], and Carnets de guerre - Covid-19 Tome 2[19]. Things named for Didier Raoult include Raoultella[51], a taxon[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Inserm Grand Prix[20], a science award[53], in France[54], founded in 2000[55]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[21], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[22], a grade of an order[58], in France[59]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Grand Prix scientifique de la Fondation Louis D.[24], an award[62], in France[63], founded in 1999[64]; and Commander of the National Order of the Lion[25].

Personal Life

Didier Raoult was married to Natacha Raoult-Caïn[9]. Children include Magali Carcopino-Tusoli[10], a physician[65], b. 1977[66], of France[67]; Sacha Raoult[11], a senior lecturer[68], b. 1983[69], of France[70], specialised in private law[71]; and Lola Cohen[12], b. 1988[72].

Why It Matters

Didier Raoult ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (487 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

Entities named for him include Raoultella[51], a taxon[52].

FAQs

Where was Didier Raoult born?

Didier Raoult's place of birth was Dakar[2].

Who were Didier Raoult's parents?

Didier Raoult's father was André Raoult[7]. Didier Raoult's mother was Francine Le Gendre[8].

Who was Didier Raoult married to?

Didier Raoult's spouses include Natacha Raoult-Caïn[9].

What did Didier Raoult do for work?

Didier Raoult worked as microbiologist[4] and infectious disease physician[5].

What awards did Didier Raoult receive?

Honors received include Inserm Grand Prix[20], Commander of the National Order of Merit[21], Knight of the National Order of Merit[22], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].

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  1. 18w ago · Symac · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Doctoral student → Andreas Stein, Michel Drancourt, Philippe Brouqui +13
    Date of birth → +1952-03-13T00:00:00Z
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    Country of citizenship → France
    Date of birth → +1952-03-13T00:00:00Z
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  3. 23w ago · ~2026-26945-19 · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → France
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  4. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → microbiologist, infectious disease physician, Professeur des universités – Praticien hospitalier
    Instance of → human
    Field of work → clinical pathology
    Position held → président d'université, executive director, director
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