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Stéphane Leduc

1853-11-01 – 1939-03-08

Portrait of Stéphane Leduc
Stéphane Leduc (1853–1939)Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Stéphane Leduc (1 November 1853 – 8 March 1939) was a French biologist who sought to contribute to understanding of the chemical and physical mechanisms of life. He was a scientist in the fledgling field of synthetic biology, particularly in relation to diffusion and osmosis. He was a professor at the École de Médecine de Nantes and worked on osmotic crystallisation and the physiological effects of electric current. He was an Officier de la Légion d'honneur.

Occupation & Career

chemist, biologist, university teacher, physician, physicist

Education

Science Faculty of Paris; Paris Medical Faculty; lycée Georges-Clemenceau

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Officer of the Legion of Honour; officier d'académie; Officier de l'Instruction publique; Médaille d'honneur des épidémies

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Médaille d'honneur des épidémies · Officer of the Legion of Honour · officier d'académie · Officier de l'Instruction publique

Employer

École de médecine de Nantes

Organizations & Memberships

Académie Nationale de Médecine

Education & Institutions

lycée Georges-Clemenceau · Paris Medical Faculty · Science Faculty of Paris

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3501905 — wikidata View source

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