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Scipione Riva-Rocci
1863-08-07 – 1937-03-15
Life & Legacy
Scipione Riva Rocci (7 August 1863 in Almese, Piedmont – 15 March 1937 in Rapallo, Liguria) was an Italian internist, pathologist and pediatrician. He is best known for the invention of an easy-to-use cuff-based version of the mercury sphygmomanometer for the measurement of blood pressure.
Occupation & Career
physician, university teacher, inventor
Education
University of Turin
Legacy Highlights
Employer
University of Pavia
Education & Institutions
University of Turin
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q944427 — wikidata View source
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