Claude Bernard
French physiologist (1813-1878)
1813 — 1878
Quick Facts
Profession
French physiologist (1813-1878)
Born
July 12, 1813
Died
1878 (age ~65)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physician, politician, professor
FranceBorn in Saint-JulienDied in Paris
1813
Born in Saint-Julien (1813-07-12)
1864
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1868
Positionseat 29 of the Académie française (1868–1878)
1869
Positionpresident of the French Academy of Sciences (1869–1869)
1869
PositionSecond Empire senator (1869–1870)
1875
AwardBaly Medal
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Claude Bernard was a French physiologist. I. Bernard Cohen of Harvard University called Bernard "one of the greatest of all men of science". He originated the term milieu intérieur and the associated concept of homeostasis.
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Who is Claude Bernard?+
Claude Bernard was a French physiologist. I. Bernard Cohen of Harvard University called Bernard "one of the greatest of all men of science". He originated the term milieu intérieur and the associated concept of homeostasis.
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Bernard born?+
Claude Bernard was born on July 12, 1813.
When did Claude Bernard die?+
Claude Bernard died in 1878, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — July 12, 1813
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