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Étienne Wolff

1904 – 1996

French biologist

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Lived 1904 – 1996 (aged 92). Étienne Wolff was a French biologist and professor.

Étienne Wolff (Auxerre, 12 February 1904 – Paris, 18 November 1996) was a French biologist, specialising in experimental and teratological embryology. He led the Société zoologique de France from 1958 and was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1963.

Personal life He was educated at the Lycée Pierre-Corneille in Rouen.

Wolff was an advocate of animal rights. He was President of the French League for Animal Rights (1984-1986).

Works Thèses présentées à la Faculté des sciences de l'Université de Strasbourg pour obtenir le grade de docteur ès-sciences biologiques. 1re thèse : Les Bases de la tératogénèse expérimentale des vertébrés amniotes d'après les résultats de méthodes directes. 2e thèse : L'Évolution après l'éclosion des poulets mâles transformés en intersexués par l'hormone femelle injectée aux jeunes embryons (1936) Les Changements de sexe (1946) La Science des monstres (1948) Les Chemins de la vie (1963) The Living Organism (1965) La poésie funéraire épigraphique à Rome (1971) Les Pancrates, nos nouveaux maîtres (1975) Dialogues avec mes animaux familiers (1979) Trois pattes pour un canard (1990)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lycée Pierre-Corneille, Lycée Pierre-Corneille (Rouen)
Positions held
Director of the Collège de France, Seat 24 of the Académie française, Chairperson
Employers
Collège de France
Awards
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Commander of the National Order of Merit
Also known as
Etienne Wolff

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Étienne Wolff?

French biologist (1904-1996)

When was Étienne Wolff born?

Étienne Wolff was born on 12 February 1904 in Auxerre.

When did Étienne Wolff die?

Étienne Wolff died on 18 November 1996 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Étienne Wolff's occupation?

Étienne Wolff was a biologist and professor.

What nationality was Étienne Wolff?

Étienne Wolff was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Étienne Wolff

· Wikidata: Q3508038

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