Guillaume Dupuytren

French anatomist and military surgeon
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Summary

Guillaume Dupuytren is a human[1]. Born in Pierre-Buffière[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1777[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 8, 1835[5]. He worked as a physician[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], surgeon[9], and anatomist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Guillaume Dupuytren was born in Pierre-Buffière[2].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren passed away in Paris[4].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren passed away in former 4th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren was born on October 3, 1777[3].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren was born on October 6, 1777[13].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren was born on October 5, 1777[14].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren died on February 8, 1835[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[15].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren is buried at Grave of Dupuytren[16].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren held citizenship in France[17].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren worked as a physician[6].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren worked as a pathologist[8].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren worked as a surgeon[9].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren's professions included anatomist[10].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren's field of work was anatomy[18].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren's field of work was surgery[19].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren held the position of president[20].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren held the position of president[21].
  • Among Guillaume Dupuytren's employers was University of Paris[22].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren's education included a stint at Collège de la Marche[23].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren was educated at University of Paris[24].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren's doctoral advisor was Alexis Boulet Boyer[25].
  • A notable student of Guillaume Dupuytren was Hermann Lebert[26].
  • Guillaume Dupuytren received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Guillaume Dupuytren was born in Pierre-Buffière[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1777[3], October 6, 1777[13], and October 5, 1777[14].

Education

Educated at Collège de la Marche[23], a college in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1462[30] and University of Paris[24], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34]. Guillaume Dupuytren's doctoral advisor was Alexis Boulet Boyer[25]. He studied under Pierre-Joseph Desault[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], surgeon[9], and anatomist[10]. Fields of work include anatomy[18], a branch of biology[36] and surgery[19], a medical specialty[37]. Guillaume Dupuytren was employed by University of Paris[22]. Positions held include president[20], a corporate title[38]. A notable student of him was Hermann Lebert[26]. Doctoral students include Hermann Lebert[39], a botanist[40], 1813–1878[41], of Kingdom of Prussia[42], awarded the Montyon Science Award[43]; René Laennec[44], a physician[45], 1781–1826[46], of France[47], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[48], specialised in medicine[49]; and Jean-Nicolas Comhaire[50], a physician[51], 1778–1837[52].

Recognition

Guillaume Dupuytren received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

Death and Burial

Guillaume Dupuytren died on February 8, 1835[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[53], in France[54], founded in -0300[55] and former 4th arrondissement of Paris[12], a former arrondissement of Paris[56], in France[57], founded in 1795[58]. The cause of death was stroke[59]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[15] and Grave of Dupuytren[16].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Guillaume Dupuytren include Musée Dupuytren[60], a medical museum[61], in France[62], founded in 1835[63] and Dupuytren's contracture[64].

Why It Matters

Guillaume Dupuytren ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include Musée Dupuytren[60], a medical museum[61], in France[62], founded in 1835[63] and Dupuytren's contracture[64].

His notable doctoral advisees include Hermann Lebert[67], a botanist[68], 1813–1878[69], of Kingdom of Prussia[70], awarded the Montyon Science Award[71] and René Laennec[72], a physician[73], 1781–1826[74], of France[75], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[76], specialised in medicine[77].

FAQs

Where was Guillaume Dupuytren born?

Guillaume Dupuytren's place of birth was Pierre-Buffière[2].

Where did Guillaume Dupuytren die?

Guillaume Dupuytren passed away in Paris[4].

What did Guillaume Dupuytren do for work?

Guillaume Dupuytren worked as physician[6], university teacher[7], pathologist[8], surgeon[9], and anatomist[10].

Where did Guillaume Dupuytren go to school?

Guillaume Dupuytren was educated at Collège de la Marche[23] and University of Paris[24].

What awards did Guillaume Dupuytren receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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  3. [66] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral advisor → Alexis Boulet Boyer
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