When was Louis Pierre Gratiolet born?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet was born on 6 July 1815 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande.

What positions has Louis Pierre Gratiolet held?

Positions held by Louis Pierre Gratiolet include: president (1864–1864).

Where did Louis Pierre Gratiolet study?

Louis Pierre Gratiolet was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris.

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Louis Pierre Gratiolet

French zoologist (1815–1865)

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Louis Pierre Gratiolet (French: [ɡʁasjɔlɛ]; 6 July 1815 – 16 February 1865) was a French anatomist and zoologist who was a native of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Gironde. He succeeded Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1805-1861) as professor of zoology to the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Paris.

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Born: 6 July 1815 wd
Place of birth: Sainte-Foy-la-Grande wd
Died: 16 February 1865 wd
Place of death: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: anatomist, zoologist wd
Education: Collège Stanislas de Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (1 January 1864 – 31 December 1864)

Awards wd

Knight of the Legion of Honour (1858)

About

Gratiolet is remembered for his work in neuroanatomy, physiognomy and physical anthropology. He did extensive research in the field of comparative anatomy, and performed important studies regarding the differences and similarities between human and various primate brains. He is also credited for introducing the demarcation of the brain's cortical surface into five lobes, (frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and insular cortex).

With Paul Broca (1824-1880) he performed correlative studies of aphasia and the frontal lobe. Gratiolet was a vocal critic of Broca regarding the latter's belief that a larger brain equated to higher intelligence.

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When was Louis Pierre Gratiolet born?: Louis Pierre Gratiolet was born on 6 July 1815 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande.
What positions has Louis Pierre Gratiolet held?: Positions held by Louis Pierre Gratiolet include: president (1864–1864).
Where did Louis Pierre Gratiolet study?: Louis Pierre Gratiolet was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris.

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