About Henri Secretan
Lived 1856 – 1916 (aged 60). Henri Secretan was a Swiss physician and author, known for Secretan's syndrome.
Henri-François Secretan (22 February 1856 – 5 March 1916) was a Swiss physician who first described the Secretan's syndrome. He was the son of philosopher Charles Secrétan (1815-1895).
He attended the Faculté des lettres in Lausanne, then studied medicine in Geneva, Pisa and Paris. After travels to Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, England and Algeria, he became a physician in Lausanne (from 1885). He was known as a specialist in regard to medical accidents.
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Who was Henri Secretan?
Swiss physician (1856-1916)
When was Henri Secretan born?
Henri Secretan was born on 22 February 1856 in Neuchâtel.
When did Henri Secretan die?
Henri Secretan died on 5 March 1916 in Lausanne.
What was Henri Secretan's occupation?
Henri Secretan was a physician and author.
What was Henri Secretan known for?
Henri Secretan was known for Secretan's syndrome.
What nationality was Henri Secretan?
Henri Secretan was Swiss.
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