Paul Broca
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Summary
Paul Broca was born on June 28, 1824[1], in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[2]. He died on July 9, 1880[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a physician[5], anatomist[6], anthropologist[7], neurologist[8], and biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,139 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: rue des Saints-Pères[11]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Q140301473[13]
- Child: André Broca[14], Auguste Broca[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Native language: French[17]
- Occupation: politician[18], surgeon[19]
- Field of work: anthropology[20], anatomy[21], surgery[22], neurology[23]
- Position held: irremovable senator[24], senator of the French Third Republic[25]
- Employer: École pratique des hautes études[26]
- Educated at: Paris Medical Faculty[27]
- Student: Paul Topinard[28], Léonce Manouvrier[29]
- Award received: 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[30], Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[33], Académie Nationale de Médecine[34], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[35], Society of Anthropology of Paris[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Doctoral student: Charles Mantoux[38]
- Commons category: Paul Broca[39]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[40]
- Family name: Broca[41]
- Given name: Paul[42]
- Work location: Paris[43]
- Described at URL: https://www.saintefoylagrandehistoire.com/portrait/paul-broca/[44]
- Relative: Élisée Reclus[45]
- Student of: François Leuret[46], Philippe Ricord[47], Pierre Nicolas Gerdy[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Paul Broca include Broca's area[50] and expressive aphasia[51], a disease[52].
Why It Matters
Paul Broca has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of Broca's area[55]. Entities named for him include Broca's area[50] and expressive aphasia[51], a disease[52].
His notable doctoral advisees include Léonce Manouvrier[56], an anthropologist[57], 1850–1927[58], of France[59], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[60].
FAQs
Where was Paul Broca born?
Paul Broca was born in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande[2].
Where did Paul Broca die?
Paul Broca died in Paris[4].
Who was Paul Broca married to?
Paul Broca's spouses include Q140301473[13].
What did Paul Broca do for work?
Paul Broca worked as a physician[5], anatomist[6], anthropologist[7], neurologist[8], and biologist[9].
Where did Paul Broca go to school?
Paul Broca was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[27].
What awards did Paul Broca receive?
Honors received include 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[30], Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[32].
What did Paul Broca discover?
Paul Broca is credited as discoverer of Broca's area[55].