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Elias von Cyon

1842-03-13 – 1912-10-23

Portrait of Elias von Cyon
Ilya CyonCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Elias von Cyon, also known in French as Elie de Cyon (born Ilya Faddeyevich Tsion; Russian: Илья Фаддеевич Цион; 25 March [O.S. 13 March] 1843 – 5 November 1912), was a Russian and French physiologist. He was born to Jewish parents in Telšiai in the Russian Empire (now in Lithuania). His father was a Cantonist.

Occupation & Career

physician, physiologist, journalist, university teacher, opinion journalist

Education

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Medical department of Kyiv Emperor University of St. Vladimir

Legacy Highlights

Employer

S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy · Saint Petersburg State University

Education & Institutions

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · Medical department of Kyiv Emperor University of St. Vladimir

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1277949 — wikidata View source

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