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Léon Labbé

1832 – 1916

French surgeon and politician

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Lived 1832 – 1916 (aged 83). Léon Labbé was a French politician, surgeon and physician.

Léon Labbé (29 September 1832 – 21 March 1916) was a French surgeon and politician who was born in the village of Le Merlerault in the department of Orne. He was an uncle to physician Charles Labbé (1851–1889), who first described the inferior anastomotic vein ("vein of Labbé").

From 1856 to 1860 Labbé was a hospital intern in Paris, and in 1861 earned his medical doctorate. Afterwards, he was a surgeon at several hospitals in Paris, including the Hôpital Beaujon, where he was chief-surgeon for many years. In 1879 he became a member of the Académie de Médecine.

In 1892 he was elected to the Senate representing the department of Orne. In this role, he introduced various laws of interest to the medical community, including the 1914 Loi Labbé (Labbé Law), legislation that provided compulsory anti-typhoid vaccinations for French soldiers.

Associated eponym Labbé triangle: Location where the stomach is normally in contact with the abdominal wall.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Paris Medical Faculty
Positions held
Senator of the French Third Republic
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Leon Labbe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Léon Labbé?

French surgeon and politician (1832–1916)

When was Léon Labbé born?

Léon Labbé was born on 29 September 1832 in Le Merlerault.

When did Léon Labbé die?

Léon Labbé died on 21 March 1916 in Paris, boulevard Haussmann.

What was Léon Labbé's occupation?

Léon Labbé was a politician, surgeon and physician.

What nationality was Léon Labbé?

Léon Labbé was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léon Labbé

· Wikidata: Q3271106

· DBpedia: Léon Labbé

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