[Theophilus of Bordeu (1722-1776). A man of spirit, eclectic knowledge and fascinating brilliance].
A member of a medical family, Théophile de Bordeu (1722-1776) studied and worked in southwestern France, then in Paris. He was acquainted both with the Royal Court and the Encyclopedists and was very "a la mode". His main book was his Recherches anatomiques sur la position des glandes, et sur leur action published in 1752. Elegant and brilliant, he has been a good precursor in many medical fields.
Ferrandis
Jean-Jacques
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Plessis
Jean-Louis
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