Jean-Martin Charcot
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About
Co-founder of modern neurology who became one of France's foremost medical experts.
Before Fame
He taught at the University of Paris for more than 30 years before turning his attention to neurology.
Trivia
Charcot's Disease, also known as lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, was first discovered and described by Charcot.
Family Life
His son, Jean-Baptiste Charcot, was also a noted scientist as well as a polar explorer.
Associated With
Sigmund Freud was one of Charcot's students.
