Gaston Contremoulins

pioneer of medical radiography in France
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Gaston Contremoulins

Summary

Gaston Contremoulins is a human[1]. Born in Rouen[2], he… he was born on May 28, 1869[3]. He passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4]. He died on November 18, 1950[5]. He worked as an inventor[6] and radiologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Gaston Contremoulins was born in Rouen[2].
  • Gaston Contremoulins passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4].
  • Gaston Contremoulins was born on May 28, 1869[3].
  • Gaston Contremoulins died on November 18, 1950[5].
  • Gaston Contremoulins is buried at Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery[8].
  • Gaston Contremoulins held citizenship in France[9].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's professions included inventor[6].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's professions included radiologist[7].
  • Gaston Contremoulins was employed by Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital[10].
  • Gaston Contremoulins was employed by Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris[11].
  • Gaston Contremoulins was employed by Paris Medical Faculty[12].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's education included a stint at École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaston Contremoulins is chronophotography[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaston Contremoulins is stereotactic surgery[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaston Contremoulins is radiation protection[16].
  • Gaston Contremoulins received the Montyon Science Award[17].
  • Gaston Contremoulins was influenced by Étienne-Jules Marey[18].
  • Gaston Contremoulins is recorded as male[19].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's Commons category is recorded as Gaston Contremoulins[21].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's family name is recorded as Contremoulins[22].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's given name is recorded as Gaston[23].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gaston Contremoulins[25].
  • Gaston Contremoulins's birth name is recorded as Gaston André Gabriel Contremoulins[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Gaston Contremoulins was born in Rouen[2]. He was born on May 28, 1869[3].

Education

Gaston Contremoulins was educated at École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6] and radiologist[7]. Employers include Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital[10], an organization[27], in France[28], founded in 1778[29]; Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris[11], a hospital network[30], in France[31], headquartered in Paris[32]; and Paris Medical Faculty[12], a medical school[33], in France[34], founded in 1808[35].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include chronophotography[14], a photographic technique[36]; stereotactic surgery[15]; and radiation protection[16].

Recognition

Gaston Contremoulins received the Montyon Science Award[17].

Death and Burial

Gaston Contremoulins died on November 18, 1950[5]. He passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4]. He is buried at Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Gaston Contremoulins born?

Gaston Contremoulins's place of birth was Rouen[2].

Where did Gaston Contremoulins die?

Gaston Contremoulins passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[4].

What did Gaston Contremoulins do for work?

Gaston Contremoulins worked as inventor[6] and radiologist[7].

Where did Gaston Contremoulins go to school?

Gaston Contremoulins was educated at École supérieure d'art et design Le Havre-Rouen[13].

What awards did Gaston Contremoulins receive?

Honors received include Montyon Science Award[17].

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  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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