Jean Riolan the Younger

French medical doctor and anatomist (1580-1657)
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Jean Riolan the Younger

Summary

Jean Riolan the Younger is a human[1]. Born in Amiens[2], he… he was born on February 20, 1580[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on February 19, 1657[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6], professor[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amiens[2], Jean Riolan the Younger…
  • Jean Riolan the Younger passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger was born on February 20, 1580[3].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger died on February 19, 1657[5].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's father was Jean Riolan[10].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's professions included anatomist[6].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger worked as a professor[7].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's professions included physician[8].
  • Among Jean Riolan the Younger's employers was Collège de France[12].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger was educated at University of Paris[13].
  • A notable student of Jean Riolan the Younger was Johann Georg Wirsung[14].
  • A notable student of Jean Riolan the Younger was Guy Patin[15].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger is recorded as male[16].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's Commons category is recorded as Jean Riolan (1577-1657)[18].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's given name is recorded as Jean[19].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's medical condition is recorded as asthma[20].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[21].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[23].
  • Jean Riolan the Younger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Riolan'}[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean Riolan the Younger's place of birth was Amiens[2]. He was born on February 20, 1580[3]. His father was Jean Riolan[10].

Education

Jean Riolan the Younger was educated at University of Paris[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anatomist[6], professor[7], and physician[8]. Among Jean Riolan the Younger's employers was Collège de France[12]. Notable students include Johann Georg Wirsung[14], a physician[25], 1600–1642[26], of Germany[27] and Guy Patin[15], a physician[28], 1601–1672[29], of France[30].

Death and Burial

Jean Riolan the Younger died on February 19, 1657[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Riolan the Younger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Jean Riolan the Younger born?

Jean Riolan the Younger was born in Amiens[2].

Where did Jean Riolan the Younger die?

Jean Riolan the Younger died in Paris[4].

Who were Jean Riolan the Younger's parents?

Jean Riolan the Younger's father was Jean Riolan[10].

What did Jean Riolan the Younger do for work?

Jean Riolan the Younger worked as anatomist[6], professor[7], and physician[8].

Where did Jean Riolan the Younger go to school?

Jean Riolan the Younger was educated at University of Paris[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Jean Riolan (1580-1657) French physician and pioneer anatomist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Jean Riolan (1580-1657) French physician and pioneer anatomist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Jean Riolan (1580-1657) French physician and pioneer anatomist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Jean Riolan (1580-1657) French physician and pioneer anatomist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Jean Riolan (1580-1657) French physician and pioneer anatomist.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Medical condition asthma
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