
Jean-Baptiste Charcot
- Born
French scientist (1867-1936).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1936-09-16
- Occupation
- physician · explorer · athlete · researcher · rugby union player
- Citizenship
- France
- Affiliation
- French Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- Académie Nationale de Médecine
- Affiliation
- Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium
- Affiliation
- Légion d'honneur D.P.L.V.
Relationships
Jean-Baptiste Charcot is the child of Jean-Martin Charcot.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseJeanne Hugo18 November 1896 — 1905
- SpouseMeg Cléry-Charcot
Family
- FatherJean-Martin Charcot
- maternal half-sisterMarie Waldeck-Rousseau
- SiblingJehanne Charcot
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| 3 March 1934 Received | Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour |
| 1927 Received | Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès |
| 1912 Received | Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations |
| 1911 Received | Patron’s Medal |
| 1911 Received | Cullum Geographical Medal |
| — Received | Olympic silver medal |
| — Received | Croix de guerre 1914–1918 |
| — Received | Officier de l'Instruction publique |
| — Received | Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit |
| — Received | French Order of Academic Palms |
| — Received | Order of Agricultural Merit (France) |
| — Received | Distinguished Service Order |
Education
Jean-Baptiste Charcot’s education and training.
- École alsacienne
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q463531 ↗
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