Dominique Jean Larrey
French surgeon in Napoleon's army and an important innovator in battlefield medicine (1766-1842).
The record
Dominique Jean Larrey was a French surgeon in Napoleon's army and an important innovator in battlefield medicine. Born on 8 July 1766 in Beaudéan, Larrey died on 25 July 1842 in Lyon at the age of 76.
Positions held include chief surgeon (1812–1813) and chief surgeon. Larrey studied at Brest School of Naval Medicine. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour and list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe.
With a Wikipedia article in 32 languages, Dominique Jean Larrey is No. 38,051 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 July 1766, Beaudéan
- Died
- 25 July 1842, Lyon (aged 76)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Military physician, surgeon, medical officer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- Brest School of Naval Medicine
- Languages
- French
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 32
Did you know
Was 46 when first chief surgeon (1812).
Lived to 76.
Shares a birthday with Jean de La Fontaine and John D. Rockefeller.
Has a Wikipedia article in 32 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1812–1813Chief surgeon
- —Chief surgeon
Connections
- SpouseMarie-Élisabeth Laville-Leroux
- ChildFélix Hippolyte Larrey
Honours and works
Awards
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- List of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
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