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Augustin Charpentier
1852-06-15 – 1916-08-04
Life & Legacy
Pierre Marie Augustin Charpentier (15 June 1852 – 4 August 1916) was a French physician and professor of the University of Nancy. He is known for his work on human vision and optics, including the discovery of the size–weight illusion.
Occupation & Career
physician, ophthalmologist, psychiatrist
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Pont-à-Mousson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q4821095 — wikidata View source
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