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François-Joseph Hunauld

1701 – 1742

French anatomist;

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Lived 1701 – 1742 (aged 41). François-Joseph Hunauld was a French anatomist.

François-Joseph Hunauld (24 February 1701 – 15 December 1742) was a French anatomist born in Châteaubriant, Province of Brittany.

In 1722 he received his medical degree at Reims, then continued his studies in Paris under Jacques Bénigne Winslow (1669–1760) and Guichard Joseph Duverney (1648–1730). In 1724 he became a member of the Académie des sciences. In 1730 he succeeded Duverney as instructor of anatomy at the Jardin du Roi, a position he kept until his death in 1742. He died in Paris.

He is remembered for his work in the field of a significant anatomical museum. Many of his writings were published in the Mémoires de l’Académie des sciences.

Selected writings Dissertation en forme de lettres au sujet des ouvrages de l’auteur du livre sur les maladies des os, 1726. Discours sur les fièvres qui ont régné les années dernières. Nouveau traité de physique sur toute la nature, (two volumes) 1742.

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Paris Medical Faculty
Also known as
Francis Joseph Hunauld, Francis Joseph Hunault

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François-Joseph Hunauld?

French anatomist; (1701-1742)

When was François-Joseph Hunauld born?

François-Joseph Hunauld was born on 24 February 1701 in Châteaubriant.

When did François-Joseph Hunauld die?

François-Joseph Hunauld died on 15 December 1742 in Paris.

What was François-Joseph Hunauld's occupation?

François-Joseph Hunauld was an anatomist.

What nationality was François-Joseph Hunauld?

François-Joseph Hunauld was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François-Joseph Hunauld

· Wikidata: Q3083454

· DBpedia: François-Joseph Hunauld

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