Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol
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Summary
Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol was born on August 18, 1786[1], in Montauban[2]. He died on September 16, 1851[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a physician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Q140301473[7]
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Employer: Hôpital Saint-Louis[9]
- Notable work: Lugol's iodine[10]
- Award received: Montyon Science Award[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Jean Lugol[13]
- Given name: Jean[14], Guillaume[15], Auguste[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[17]
- Name in native language: Jean Lugol[18]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol include Lugol's iodine[19], an aqueous solution[20].
Why It Matters
Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He is credited with the discovery of Lugol's iodine[23], an aqueous solution[24]. Entities named for him include Lugol's iodine[19], an aqueous solution[20].
FAQs
Where was Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol born?
Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol was born in Montauban[2].
Where did Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol die?
Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
What did Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol do for work?
Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol worked as a physician[5].
What awards did Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol receive?
Honors received include Montyon Science Award[11].
What did Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol discover?
Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol is credited as discoverer of Lugol's iodine[23].