Marie Jonet Dugès
French head midwife of the Hôtel-Dieu
About Marie Jonet Dugès
Lived 1730 – 1797 (aged 66–67). Marie Jonet Dugès was a French midwife and obstetrician.
Marie Jonet Dugès (1730–1797) was a French midwife.
Family Jonet Dugès' daughter, Marie Lachapelle, was also a renowned midwife. From an early age, her daughter was a constant companion and assisted at births. Later, in 1775, she was promoted to the position of Midwife-in-Chief of the Hôtel-Dieu.
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Who was Marie Jonet Dugès?
French head midwife of the Hôtel-Dieu
When was Marie Jonet Dugès born?
Marie Jonet Dugès was born in 1730.
When did Marie Jonet Dugès die?
Marie Jonet Dugès died in 1797.
What was Marie Jonet Dugès's occupation?
Marie Jonet Dugès was a midwife and obstetrician.
What nationality was Marie Jonet Dugès?
Marie Jonet Dugès was French.
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