Louis-Antoine Ranvier

French anatomist (1835–1922)
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Louis-Antoine Ranvier

Summary

Louis-Antoine Ranvier is a human[1]. Born in Lyon[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1835[3]. He passed away in Vendranges[4]. He died on March 22, 1922[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6], professor[7], pathologist[8], neurologist[9], and physiologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was born in Lyon[2].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier passed away in Vendranges[4].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was born on October 2, 1835[3].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier died on March 22, 1922[5].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier held citizenship in France[12].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's professions included anatomist[6].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's professions included professor[7].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier worked as a pathologist[8].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier worked as a neurologist[9].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's professions included physiologist[10].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's field of work was histology[13].
  • Among Louis-Antoine Ranvier's employers was Collège de France[14].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was a member of Académie Nationale de Médecine[18].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[19].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier was a member of Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium[21].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier is recorded as male[22].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's Commons category is recorded as Louis-Antoine Ranvier[24].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's family name is recorded as Ranvier[25].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's given name is recorded as Louis[26].
  • Louis-Antoine Ranvier's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis-Antoine Ranvier was born in Lyon[2]. He was born on October 2, 1835[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anatomist[6], professor[7], pathologist[8], neurologist[9], and physiologist[10]. Louis-Antoine Ranvier's field of work was histology[13]. He was employed by Collège de France[14].

Recognition

Louis-Antoine Ranvier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Louis-Antoine Ranvier died on March 22, 1922[5]. He passed away in Vendranges[4].

Why It Matters

Louis-Antoine Ranvier has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Louis-Antoine Ranvier born?

Born in Lyon[2], Louis-Antoine Ranvier…

Where did Louis-Antoine Ranvier die?

Louis-Antoine Ranvier passed away in Vendranges[4].

What did Louis-Antoine Ranvier do for work?

Louis-Antoine Ranvier worked as anatomist[6], professor[7], pathologist[8], neurologist[9], and physiologist[10].

What awards did Louis-Antoine Ranvier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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