Joseph Babinski
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Summary
Joseph Babinski was born on November 17, 1857[1], in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on October 29, 1932[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a neurologist[5], neuroscientist[6], and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,397 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1857[9]
- Place of burial: Champeaux cemetery of Montmorency[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11], Poland[12]
- Ethnic group: Poles[13]
- Field of work: neurology[14]
- Employer: University of Paris[15]
- Educated at: University of Paris[16]
- Discoverer or inventor: Babinski–Nageotte syndrome[17]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[18]
- Member of: Lwów Scientific Society[19], Académie Nationale de Médecine[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: Бабинські (рід)[22]
- Doctoral student: Thierry de Martel[23]
- Coat of arms: Bojcza[24]
- Commons category: Joseph Babinski[25]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[26]
- Residence: Paris[27]
- Family name: Babinski[28]
- Given name: Joseph[29]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[30]
- Student of: Jean-Martin Charcot[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], BEIC Digital Library[34], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[35], Polish Biographical Dictionary[36]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph Babinski include Anton–Babinski syndrome[39], a syndrome[40].
Why It Matters
Joseph Babinski has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He is credited with the discovery of Babinski–Nageotte syndrome[43], a disease[44]. Entities named for him include Anton–Babinski syndrome[39], a syndrome[40].
His notable doctoral advisees include Thierry de Martel[45], a neurosurgeon[46], 1876–1940[47], of France[48], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[49].
FAQs
Where was Joseph Babinski born?
Joseph Babinski's place of birth was former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Joseph Babinski die?
Joseph Babinski passed away in Paris[4].
What did Joseph Babinski do for work?
Joseph Babinski worked as a neurologist[5], neuroscientist[6], and physician[7].
Where did Joseph Babinski go to school?
Joseph Babinski was educated at University of Paris[16].
What awards did Joseph Babinski receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
What did Joseph Babinski discover?
Joseph Babinski is credited as discoverer of Babinski–Nageotte syndrome[43].