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Georges Maurice Debove

1845 – 1920

French internist

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Lived 1845 – 1920 (aged 75). Georges Maurice Debove was a French physician and pathologist.

Georges Maurice Debove (; 11 March 1845, Clignancourt – 19 November 1920) was a French internist and pathologist.

In 1869 he received his internship in Paris, followed by agrégation in 1878. From 1890 to 1900, he served as a professor to the Faculté de Médecine in Paris (second chair of medical pathology). In 1901 he was appointed second chair of clinical medicine at the Hôpital de la Charité.

In 1893 he became a member of the Académie de Médecine, serving as its secrétaire perpétuel from 1913 to 1920. Following the death of Paul Brouardel in 1906, he became dean of the Faculté de Médecine.

Written works Debove was the author of numerous articles on a wide array of subjects. He was an early advocate of social hygiene, and known for his work dealing with health issues that included alcoholism and tuberculosis.

With his friend Jean-Martin Charcot, the "Bibliotheque Charcot-Debove" was named, a literary collection in which dozens of authors participated — Jules Séglas (1859-1939), Ernest Mosny (1861-1918), Paul Sollier (1861-1933) and Victor Charles Hanot (1844-1896), to name a few.

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Commander of the Legion of Honour

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Who was Georges Maurice Debove?

French internist

When was Georges Maurice Debove born?

Georges Maurice Debove was born on 11 March 1845 in Montmartre.

When did Georges Maurice Debove die?

Georges Maurice Debove died on 19 November 1920 in Paris.

What was Georges Maurice Debove's occupation?

Georges Maurice Debove was a physician and pathologist.

What nationality was Georges Maurice Debove?

Georges Maurice Debove was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges Maurice Debove

· Wikidata: Q3103177

· DBpedia: Georges Maurice Debove

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