Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne

French neurologist (1806–1875)
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Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne

Summary

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne is a human[1]. He was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. He was born on September 17, 1806[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on September 15, 1875[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], neurologist[7], physician[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's place of birth was Boulogne-sur-Mer[2].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne died in Paris[4].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne was born on September 17, 1806[3].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne died on September 15, 1875[5].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne is buried at Cimetière de l'Est[11].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne held citizenship in France[12].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne worked as a photographer[6].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne worked as a neurologist[7].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne worked as a physician[8].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne worked as a physiologist[9].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's field of work was neurology[13].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne was a member of Société académique du Boulonnais[16].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne is recorded as male[17].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's Commons category is recorded as Guillaume Duchenne[19].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[20].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's residence is recorded as France[21].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's family name is recorded as Duchenne[22].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's given name is recorded as Guillaume[23].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. He was born on September 17, 1806[3].

Education

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], neurologist[7], physician[8], and physiologist[9]. Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne's field of work was neurology[13]. Among his employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].

Recognition

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne died on September 15, 1875[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de l'Est[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne include Duchenne muscular dystrophy[28], a rare disease[29].

Why It Matters

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Duchenne muscular dystrophy[28], a rare disease[29].

FAQs

Where was Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne born?

Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2], Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne…

Where did Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne die?

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne passed away in Paris[4].

What did Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne do for work?

Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne worked as photographer[6], neurologist[7], physician[8], and physiologist[9].

What awards did Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Institut des textes et manuscrits modernes. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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