Historical FigureFemale
Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke
1859 – 1927
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAugusta Dejerine-Klumpke was an American-born French medical doctor known for her work in neuroanatomy. She was the first female medical intern to work in a hospital in Paris. She was a recipient of the Officier de la Légion d'honneur and Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 15, 1859
San Francisco
Date of death
November 5, 1927
7th arrondissement of Paris
Citizenship
France
Occupations & fields
physicianneurologistphysicistneuroscientist
Awards & honours
Godard PrizeKnight of the Legion of HonourOfficer of the Legion of Honour72 scientist women names on the Eiffel tower
- Field and occupation
- francouzská lékařka amerického původu: neuroložka, neuroanatomka, neurovědkyně a bojovnice za práva žen
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